Caitlin Maynard

Caitlin Maynard is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Developmental Biology from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2013) and a B.S. in Biology from Xavier University (2006).

Her research focuses on developmental biology and molecular signaling pathways, particularly investigating processes such as pancreatic development, heart valve formation, and kidney morphogenesis. Key areas of exploration include Hippo signaling, Wnt signaling dynamics, and the roles of proteins like Afadin and Cyp26b1 in tissue differentiation and disease prevention.

Maynard’s publications highlight interdisciplinary work at the intersection of cell biology and developmental mechanisms. Recent studies emphasize the regulatory roles of LATS1/2 in suppressing aberrant cell transitions and the critical balance between canonical and non-canonical Wnt pathways in multiciliogenesis.

She is an active member of professional organizations including the American Society for Cell Biology, Society for Developmental Biology, and American Heart Association. While no formal grants or lab teams are explicitly detailed, her instructional role and research output reflect a commitment to both education and cutting-edge developmental biology research.