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Bethany Caulkins is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Keck Science Department of Claremont Colleges. She specializes in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to study biomolecular structures and functions. Her research focuses on two systems: ubiquitin's interaction with synthetic cavitands for biosensing applications and ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), a pyridoxal-5′-phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme linked to polyamine metabolism and diseases like cancer.
- Academic Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, Claremont Colleges
- Courses Taught: General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Advanced Laboratory Techniques
- Advising Roles: First Gen Adviser, Faculty Adviser for WAMVIS Club and The Women’s Network
Her lab uses 15N-1H HSQC NMR experiments to analyze protein-ligand interactions and structural dynamics. Current projects aim to bridge NMR methodology with biochemical insights into ubiquitination and PLP enzyme mechanisms.
She mentors undergraduate students from Claremont Consortium colleges (CMC, Pitzer, Scripps), many of whom have presented at regional conferences and defended senior theses. Her teaching includes Chem014, Chem015, Chem070, Chem121, Chem122, Chem126, and Chem127.
Contact: Keck Science 214 | Caulkins Lab Website
