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Investigating how viruses transform human health and the fate of our planet

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Jessica Irons

Jessica Irons, PhD

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Scientific Project Coordinator and Data Communications Specialist

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School of Biological Sciences

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jessicairons @ gatech DOT edu

Jessica Irons received her PhD in microbiology from the University of Georgia in 2019 where she studied the microbial metabolism and cellular stress. As the scientific project coordinator & data communication specialist in the Weitz Group, she coordinates projects, people, and grants while helping to communicate the group’s science. Jessica is passionate about fostering team science, professional development, effective mentoring, and mental health. 

Jessica is interested in supporting all aspects of science, including support of researchers. She became interested in these topics after leading the charge for change in her graduate department where she helped to develop yearly student surveys, professional development and mental health initiatives, a peer-mentoring group, and other policy changes.

The Weitz Group

Investigating how viruses transform human health and the fate of our planet

310 Ferst Dr
School of Biological Sciences
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332, USA

Website developed by Audra Davidson for the Weitz Group, 2021. For more information on the group, contact Dr. Gabi Steinbach: gabi.steinbach (@) biosci.gatech.edu

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