Jessica Cottrell

Jessica Cottrell, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Seton Hall University. Her research focuses on mechanisms linking inflammation, immune responses, and bone repair, with a focus on diabetes-related comorbidities and melanoma. She leads initiatives in translational medicine and has pioneered 3D bone organoid models for studying disease processes.

Education & Affiliations:

• Trained in Biomedical and Translational Science
• Membership: College of Arts and Sciences, Seton Hall University

Research Interests:

• Immune modulation for bone fracture repair
• Therapeutics targeting diabetic bone complications
• 3D in vitro models for myeloma and bone disease
• Role of T lymphocytes in bone remodeling

Awards & Recognition:

• 2022 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty of the Year
• 2021 J. Leonard Goldner Award

Grants & Leadership:

• Active in obtaining extramural grant funding
• Promotes global scientific initiatives through teaching and research
• Advises students on interdisciplinary projects

Courses Taught:

• Genetics
• Human Genetics
• Metabolic Diseases
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Cell Culture Techniques