Jessica Jacob, PhD

Jessica Jacob, PhD is an Assistant Professor at Hawaiʻi Pacific University in Honolulu, HI. Her research aims to discover, characterize, and mitigate zoonotic pathogens. She is particularly interested in understanding which diseases are present in marine and terrestrial mammals and the impact of those diseases on individuals and populations. As a professor, she teaches introductory biology, microbiology, and marine science courses. When sheʻs not in the lab or classroom, you can find her on the beach or scuba diving in the water.