She chose the dream. Now she's coming for the rest..

 Josetta is a 6th year VMD-PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Her PhD at the Perelman School of Medicine is in Immunology, and her dissertation research focuses on the development of large animal models for cancer immunotherapy.

Her exploration of careers in industry ignited her curiosity about business and led her to seek opportunities at the intersection of veterinary medicine, research, and business. Along with a career in bioengineering, drug development, and innovation strategy, Josetta aspires to be a small animal emergency veterinarian. When she’s not studying she enjoys reading, skiing, gardening, hosting wine nights for her friends, and volunteering for organizations that help wildlife internationally, such as WCS and Veterinarians International.