
Jocelyn Zuckerman
Biography
Jocelyn Zuckerman is a Research Coordinator in Dr. Natoshia Cunningham’s lab. She primarily leads coordination efforts for the Transformative Vision Research Award funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. This multi-site project evaluates the implementation of TEACH (Treatment and Education Approach for Childhood-onset Lupus) across seven pediatric rheumatology clinics in the U.S. and Canada. As part of her role, Jocelyn works directly in clinic at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, where she recruits participants and engages families in the research process.
In addition to her work on TEACH, Jocelyn supports data management and contributes to other lab projects.
Jocelyn graduated from Colorado College in 2024 with a B.A in Sociology and Molecular Biology. She is interested in how societal, genetic, and biological factors shape health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Colorado College, 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Molecular Biology, Colorado College, 2020
Employment
Research Assistant , Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2024 -
Publications
Characterizing fatty acid oxidation genes in Drosophila G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics (2025)
Helping Educators Learn Pediatric Pain Assessment and Intervention Needs Program (HELP PAIN): Program Development with Community Partners Children (2024)