Jessica Neely

Jessica Neely, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She specializes in pediatric rheumatology, focusing on rare diseases like juvenile dermatomyositis. Her research utilizes single-cell genomic technologies to identify novel treatment targets and biomarkers for precision medicine.

• Education: MD from University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2013)
• Training: Pediatric Residency and Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship at UCSF (2016–2019)

Dr. Neely's research emphasizes understanding immune dysregulation mechanisms in juvenile dermatomyositis. She leads the Juvenile Myositis Precision Medicine (JuMP) Biorepository Center of Excellence and the I JuMP UP program, advancing rare disease care through collaborative initiatives. Her work bridges clinical care and translational research, aiming to improve outcomes for pediatric rheumatic conditions.

Publications span topics like immune profiling in dermatomyositis, biomarker identification, and healthcare access barriers. Collaborations include leading investigators in rheumatology, immunology, and computational biology.