FOCUS ON PATIENTS

“While I had always known that I would pursue a career in science, it began as simply following in my parents’ footsteps, and not out of passion. Then in 2016 I lost my uncle to cardiovascular disease at the age of 50. In 2018, my grandpa was diagnosed with lymphoma and in 2019 I lost my grandma to liver cancer. This series of events helped to strengthen my development as a scientist and made me realize that I am in a unique position to help develop therapies for cancer patients and their families. Coming to work at Jounce with other like-minded individuals fuels this passion each day, and I am optimistically excited to see what the future has in store in the IO space.”

Hao
Preclinical Sciences

“My Nana was a class act and an amazing grandmother/great grandmother. She was always up for anything- whether it was a walk in the driveway, a shopping trip, a knitting session, or teaching us her favorite songs. My son, Jack, got to meet her for a short time and immediately loved her. Fiona, my daughter, never got the chance to meet her. I sing them both her favorite songs at bedtime to keep her memory there always. She is the reason I come to Jounce each day and work alongside everyone toward our common goal of helping Patients.”

Alexis
Human Resources

“I wanted to be a nurse from a young age. In nursing school, I was drawn to taking care of cancer patients, so I started my career at the University of Chicago on the hematologic malignancy and stem cell transplant floor, where an understanding of the immune system is key. My time with cancer patients and their families, including my family members who have undergone treatment for cancer, have made me passionate about finding safer and more efficacious treatments for patients. I was drawn to Jounce by its translational science platform and pipeline. I’m here now because of our commitment to developing rational treatment approaches, as well as the culture that keeps the patient at the center of our efforts.”

Heather
Lead Medical Science Liaison

“I have been fortunate enough to contribute to the discovery and development of a few successful medicines, helping patients live better lives. The thrill of such an experience once felt has never left me. That is what has brought me to Jounce. The potential that one day we will be able to help patients beat cancer is what drives me, just as it motivates my colleagues. My experiences at Jounce are enriched by great science and opportunities to work alongside a team of dedicated and exceptional scientists.”

Vijay
Head of CMC Analytical Sciences

“My curiosity fuels my love of science, and at Jounce that curiosity is leveraged to explore the complexities within cancer as well as the intricacies of the immune system. Using our research tools – for me that’s pathology, where we can “see” cancers and the immune system – working with my colleagues gives way to transformational science that continually drives immunotherapies toward the clinic. It’s the hope that these therapies offer, which can bring benefits to patients, that motivates all of us. And as a cancer survivor, I am also grateful to do what I love here at Jounce!”

Ed
Principal Scientist

“What really excites me about immunotherapy is a twofold discovery; exploring the complexities of human biology, and harnessing this knowledge to transform lives. I am amazed to see the complex interplay of tiny immune cells coming together to fight cancer. It intrigues me that amidst all the chaos there is beauty and order. To understand the mechanism of all of this and also have the capability to modulate the biology for therapy is just incredible. It’s an adventure with a noble cause and we have just scratched the surface. But together as methodical, rigorous and motivated scientists – or explorers, I would say – we can fight cancer.”

Chinmayee
Sr. Associate Scientist