Dr. Jessamy Tiffen is an Australian Scientist and senior researcher in the Melanoma Immunology and Oncology Program at the Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology at the University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
[3][4] Tiffen's interest in science stems from conversations with her grandfather growing up, a microbiologist who studied foot rot.
“Understanding the mechanics behind melanoma treatment resistance is essential to developing new drugs and finding new cures which will help save lives.”[9]Following the completion of her Ph.D.in Cancer Genetics, along with a post-doctoral research stint at the renowned Sanger Institute situated in Cambridge, Tiffen expanded her research portfolio to encompass the field of onco-immunology.
[15] Furthermore, Tiffen's scientific knowledge research funding, includes grants totaling over half a million dollars.
Beyond her research, she also serves as a safety officer for the gender equity program and participates in the graduate students committee at the Centenary Institute, showcasing her commitment to various aspects of her field.