Jenna Wurster

Jenna Wurster is a scientist specializing in computational biology and bioinformatics, currently serving as Scientist II at Precede Biosciences since April 2024. Previously, Jenna worked at Seres Therapeutics from March 2022 to December 2023, where responsibilities included driving computational analyses of the microbiome to support the development of microbiome therapeutics, particularly the advancement of IND-ready bacterial consortia. While at Seres, Jenna led analyses for pathogen targeting, coordinated with cross-functional teams, supervised research associates, and contributed to patent filings. Jenna earned a Ph.D. in Pathobiology from Brown University and a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors in Biological Sciences from Smith College, where involvement included tutoring and teaching assistance in biological sciences courses. Prior experiences also include research roles in microbiology and serving as a Pre-Baccalaureate Research Fellow.