Joseph Jerry, Ph.D.
Dr. Joseph Jerry leads research focusing on mechanisms regulating risk and resistance to breast cancer.
He also directed the vision to procure high-quality breast and ovarian tissues. This biorepository with well-annotated clinical information provides a resource to advance cancer research and development of precision medicines. With Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, we have over 1,400 consented participants to the registry and a repository of primary cell cultures and of frozen tissues from more than 500 donors.
Dr. Jerry has authored over 70 manuscripts. He currently holds positions as Director of Biorepository, HistoSpring; Science Director, Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute; Professor, Veterinary & Animal Sciences, UMASS Amherst, and Co-Director, Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research.