Jessamy Tiffen

Dr. Jessamy Tiffen is a senior scientist in the Melanoma Immunology and Oncology Program at the Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology at the University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[1]

Early life

Tiffen's grandfather was a microbiologist and her interest in science stems from conversations with her grandfather growing up.[1]

Career

Tiffen's work focuses on melanoma —and why some melanomas respond to treatment in certain individuals but others do not.[1][2] She co-authored a study in 2016 which identified a drug that could be effective in fighting melanoma.[3]

References
  1. "International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Highlighting Dr Jessamy Tiffen, Centenary Institute". GetSTEM. 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  2. "Discovery unlocks secrets behind cancer drug resistance". ScienceDaily. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  3. "Researchers Identify Drug That Could Treat Melanoma | Newsroom". news.ucmerced.edu. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
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