About
Jesse is the Vice President of Research at the Lipedema Foundation. A dedicated scientist, she brings decades of experience exploring the fundamental mechanisms of human disease and biology, along with deep expertise in scientific strategy and leadership across academic, hospital, and industry settings. Jesse earned a BS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD from Yale University. As a Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, she investigated epigenetics and chromatin remodeling. Before joining the Foundation, she contributed to developing the next generation of genetic medicines at Tome Biosciences. At the Lipedema Foundation, Jesse is committed to advancing the science and nurturing the research community needed to uncover the pathophysiology and etiology of Lipedema.