Dannielle Engle

Dannielle Engle is currently an Assistant Professor at the prestigious Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where she specializes in researching the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Engle pursued her Doctorate in Biology, Stem Cells, and Cancer at the University of California, San Diego, following her undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Northwestern University.

Her professional journey includes roles such as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of California San Diego, Senior Fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory Ambassador at The Lustgarten Foundation.

Dr. Engle has also been involved in various research positions, including serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Cancer Research UK, a Research Associate at Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and a Graduate Student at the same institute.

Her academic journey began with summer internships at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and NIH, followed by a Research Assistant position at Northwestern University.