Jake Stevens
Cincinnati, OH
Deshmukh Lab
Research focus: Early-life pulmonary immune system development and response to pneumonia.
Why did you choose UC? I chose the University of Cincinnati because it has amazing opportunities, both in research and general, but is also tight knit enough that I felt everyone truly cared about me as a person! That combined with such a deep history in immunology and an outstanding children’s hospital made it an easy decision.
Why study Immunology? My main passion in science is immunology because it has such a beautiful level of sophistication. The immune system has evolved to do such an amazing job in so many areas, including host defense, but it has to be exquisitely regulated to avoid harming host tissues in the process. This finely tuned, double-edged sword drives me to understand it fully, so that I can hopefully leverage thoughtful, effective immunotherapies for patients in the future while avoiding any associated risks.
What will be the thing years from now that you'll remember about the program? The people! I’ve made so many friends here at all levels, and beyond the science they are the ones who truly make this place so unique.
Publication ORCID ID Number: 0000-0002-2691-5765
Career aspiration / trajectory: My career aspiration focuses on treating kids as some sort of pediatric specialist and running an immunology lab that can utilize translational research to better treat these patients!
Favorite things about Cincinnati: Cincinnati is my favorite city because it has so much character and such a blend of neighborhoods that truly fit any sort of description you could want! There’s always something to explore - I love the food, breweries, festivals, and beautiful parks.
