Jennifer Pace

Jennifer Pace serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science at Saint Anselm College, where her work bridges chemical synthesis and biological investigation to target disease pathways, particularly cancers of the liver, breast, and pancreas.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Biochemistry from Saint Anselm College (2013)
• Advanced research training at the University of Connecticut (2018)

Dr. Pace's research program centers on the Hippo signaling pathway—a critical regulator of cell proliferation whose dysregulation drives tumorigenesis. She develops small-molecule inhibitors through interdisciplinary approaches spanning synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Current work focuses on optimizing flufenamic acid analogues to create precise therapeutic tools for cancer research, emphasizing translational potential from bench to clinical applications.

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Her NH-INBRE-funded research program (FY21-FY22, $200k+) supports student stipends and advanced instrumentation including an iBright CL750 Imaging System and Schrödinger Computational Docking Software. This grant enables hands-on mentorship where students gain proficiency in compound synthesis, pathway inhibition assays, and computational modeling—cultivating the next generation of chemical biologists through authentic research experiences.

The Pace Lab operates as an integrated research hub where medicinal chemistry meets cancer biology, utilizing cutting-edge equipment to investigate Hippo pathway modulation while training students in techniques ranging from organic synthesis to molecular oncology assays.