Tessianna Misko

Tessianna Misko, PhD, serves as Director of Career and Professional Development in the Graduate Education Office at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, with faculty affiliation at the Center for Medical Education since 2023. Her work bridges biomedical research and graduate career preparation.

• PhD in Pharmacology from Case Western Reserve University (2019)
• BA in Biochemistry from Hiram College (2012)
• Research Administration Internship at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine (2018)

Dr. Misko's research focuses on biomedical education innovation and career development strategies, emphasizing:

• Academic-to-workforce transitions
• Self-exploration in professional identity
• Biomedical graduate student needs
• Interdisciplinary career pathways
• Corporate-academic collaboration
• Translational science training

Her publications reveal trends in:

• Targeting ribonucleotide reductase for cancer therapy
• Translational research program development
• Enzyme inhibition mechanisms
• Structure-guided drug design
• Biomedical workforce alignment
• Academic-industry training frameworks

Teaching roles include:

• Leadership and Professional Development Skills
• Foundations of Career Exploration for Masters/PhD students
• Biomedical Sciences Internship program