<strong>Research: </strong>Jessica is working on developing an optimized method for studying extracellular vesicles through tunable resistive pulse sensing (TRPS). Using this optimized protocol, she will differentiate the properties of calcific extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by cells in both physiological and pathological conditions to determine their role in calcification. Identifying the similarities and differences in the properties of these EVs can help researchers design treatment options for cardiovascular and bone mineral diseases without off-target effects.

<strong>Mentor: </strong>Dr. Joshua Hutcheson