Jacob Fischman received his BS in Biochemistry from Muhlenberg College where he focused on Immunology and host-pathogen interactions. During his undergraduate studies, Jacob performed independent research on host-pathogen interactions in the Giancarlo Cuadra Lab, which resulted in his 2020 first author publication on the impact of E-cigarette use on the oral microbiota. Throughout his undergraduate experience, Jacob demonstrated immense interest in therapeutics discovery and molecular mechanism, chronicled by his two consecutive internships at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and his senior thesis on the molecular mechanism of Latent Tuberculosis infections. Jacob has continued to develop his interests in therapeutics through his work in the CAR T cell group at the van den Brink Lab.  

Project description

I currently assist investigators in the CAR-T group of the van den Brink lab where I provide tech support on novel engineering projects to make cell therapy safer, stronger and more efficacious. My personal interests align with developing novel technologies for regulating gene expression and reprograming cell fates. Following his time in the van den Brink Lab, I intend to pursue PhD programs in immunology and/or bioengineering so that I may bolster my knowledge in order to better contribute to the future of cell and molecular therapy.

Education

• Bachelors’ in Biochemistry. Muhlenberg College. 2020.