Jill Macoska
About Jill Macoska
Jill Macoska is a Distinguished University Professor of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, where she also serves as the Alton J. Brann Endowed Chair and Director of the CPCT. She has a background in cancer research and genomics, having held positions at notable institutions including the Karmanos Cancer Institute and the University of Michigan.
Current Position at UMass Boston
Jill Macoska serves as a Distinguished University Professor of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She holds the Alton J. Brann Endowed Chair and has been the Director of the Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy (CPCT) since 2013. Her office is located in the Integrated Sciences Complex at 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125. In her role, she oversees various research initiatives and educational programs within the realm of science and mathematics.
Previous Academic Experience
Prior to her current role, Jill Macoska was a Professor at the University of Michigan from 1994 to 2013, where she contributed to the academic community for 19 years. She also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at both the Karmanos Cancer Institute from 1989 to 1991 and Harvard University from 1988 to 1989. Her extensive experience in these institutions has shaped her research focus and academic contributions.
Education and Expertise
Jill Macoska earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the City University of New York-Hunter College, completing her studies from 1981 to 1989. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in scientific research, particularly in the fields of genomics and cancer biology.
Research Contributions and Leadership
At UMass Boston, Jill Macoska is the Principal Investigator at the Genomics Core Facility, which provides advanced genomic services including high-throughput sequencing and qRT-PCR. She has also served as the Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Urology at the University of Michigan and directed an NIH/NIDDK-supported Planning Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology. Additionally, she co-directed an NIH/NIDDK T32 Training Program and is a co-Principal Investigator for the UMass Boston - Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center U54 Comprehensive Partnership for Cancer Disparities Research.