Jessica Sowa

Jessica Sowa
  • Associate Professor
  • Department: Biology
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: JSOWA@wcupa.edu

Education

  • B.S. University of Rochester
  • Ph.D. Baylor College of Medicine

Research Interests

innate immune systemintracellular infectionsvirus detection and regulationnematode C. elegansinnate immune responsevirusesintracellular pathogensnovel natural pathogensnematodeshost responsegenetics

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: Yes

Interested Biology, Chemistry, PPD, or BME majors contact Dr. Sowa to inquire.

Grant Funded Positions Available: Yes

Interested Biology, Chemistry, PPD, or BME majors contact Dr. Sowa to inquire.

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Biography

Dr. Sowa joined the WCU Biology faculty in 2019, where she teaches in the Cell & Molecular Biology concentration. Her research interests center around how cells and viruses interact. She also runs the Nematode Hunters outreach programs, which brings together K-12 students and undergraduate researchers in an effort to discover new pathogens of nematodes.