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Associate Professor Jessica Borger is a faculty member at the School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, where she currently serves as the Director of Education. She previously held roles as Lecturer and Graduate Course Convenor, establishing a Master's program in Translational Research and Medicine. She also held leadership positions at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) and the University of Melbourne as Scientific Education Team Leader and Graduate Research Coordinator.
- University: Monash University
- School: School of Translational Medicine
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
- Email: jessica.borger@monash.edu
Education:
- Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Honours), University of South Australia
- PhD (Medical Research Council Scholarship), National Institute of Medical Research, awarded through University College London
Research Interests: Jessica Borger’s research spans immunology and translational medicine, with a focus on T-cell biology. Her work investigates novel CAR-T cell therapies for lung diseases using intracellular checkpoint blockade and explores the signaling pathways of unconventional T cells in pulmonary inflammation. She also conducts impactful research in science education, equity, and inclusion in STEMM, advocating for gender balance and systemic reform in medical research.
Recent Publications Trend: Her recent scholarly output reveals a dual trajectory: cutting-edge immunological research in T-cell mechanisms and pulmonary disease, alongside influential contributions to equity in science, education policy, and gender representation in research funding. These works appear in high-impact journals such as EBioMedicine, Immunology and Cell Biology, and public platforms like The Conversation.
Scientific Awards:
- Veski Inspiring Women STEM Scholarship (mid-career)
- Margaret Baird Women in Immunology Award (2019)
- Cheers-Buchan Education Award (2024)
- Multiple Dean’s and Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education and Diversity & Inclusion (2021)
- Best Postdoctoral Speaker and Presentation Awards (2017–2018)
- AMREP EMCR Collaborative Seed Grant (2018)
- Cass Foundation International Travel Award (2018)
Advising and Grants: While specific student names are not listed, Dr. Borger has served as Graduate Course Convenor and Graduate Research Coordinator, indicating extensive mentoring experience. She led the 'Designing superior killers in cancer immunotherapy' research project as Primary Chief Investigator (2019) and received the CASS Foundation Medicine/Science grant for her CAR-T therapy research. Her editorial and advisory roles further reflect leadership in academic development and policy.
Labs and Teams: Dr. Borger leads research in immunology and translational medicine at Monash University. Her work involves collaboration with key researchers such as Prof. Michael Hibbs and Prof. Dale Godfrey. She contributes to national and international networks through her roles in the Australian and New Zealand Society for Immunology (ASI), the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) Gender Equality Committee, and editorial boards for Immunology & Cell Biology and BAMBED.
