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Jessica Phan

First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Phan
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Jessica
Category
Neuroscience
Research Interest

Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Molecular Neuroscience, Neural Circuits

Scholar Type
NIH Cambridge Scholar MD/PhD
Degrees

B.A., Molecular Biology, Pomona College, 2019
M.D., Harvard Medical School (In progress)

Student's Research

Jessica completed her undergraduate studies in Molecular Biology at Pomona College, where her research focused on exploring non-pharmacological approaches to treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Following graduation, she was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to conduct research on addiction and public policy in Portugal. Additionally, Jessica investigated primary immunodeficiencies at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). In the Harvard/MIT MD-PhD program, Jessica investigated the neuroimmunological underpinnings of neuropsychiatric diseases. Currently, as part of the NIH OxCam program, Jessica's research delves into the role of the prefrontal cortex in decision making. Her ultimate aim is to develop targeted pharmacological therapies that address the cognitive deficits associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Institute Center Mentor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Mentors

Dr. James Bourne (NIMH), Dr. Joshua Gordon (NINDS), 
and Prof. Angela Roberts (Cambridge)

Homepage Description
As part of the NIH OxCam program, Jessica's research focuses on the role of the prefrontal cortex in decision making.
Entry Year
2023
Thesis Pending
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