Jaramys J. Mosley
PIF Fellow
About
Jaramys J. Mosley (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Illinois, Chicago, where she is concentrating on Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics and hails from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Jaramys is a dedicated researcher who has a keen interest in understanding the depth, scope, and breadth of problems in oncology. Jaramys’ research interests are primarily in breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and women's health, where she aims to find long-lasting solutions to these critical health issues.
Before starting her Ph.D. program, Jaramys earned a Master of Science in Cancer Chemical Biology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. She completed her undergraduate degrees in Biology with a Leadership minor and Health Services Administration from The University of Detroit Mercy. Jaramys discovered her passion for research during her undergraduate studies, where she ignited her desire to discover new knowledge and make meaningful contributions to the field of oncology. Prior to her doctoral studies, she worked as a professor of biology, where she taught Anatomy and Physiology, Comparative Anatomy, Applied Nutrition, and General Biology lectures and labs.
American poet, Ralph Waldo Emmerson is quoted saying "Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." She aspires to one day be a trailblazer for those who are underrepresented in her field.