معرفی
Caitlin D Hanlon serves as Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at Quinnipiac University, where she has taught since Fall 2018. Her courses include Human Genetics (BIO382/L), Genetics (BIO282/L), Science and Society (BIO106), and the CAS Capstone 'Monsters, Mutants, and Meaning,' consistently integrating scientific principles with real-world humanistic contexts.
Education:
- PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Research Interests: Dr. Hanlon's primary research investigates G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in Drosophila embryonic development, bridging developmental biology, genetics, and cell biology. Her work explores germ cell migration mechanisms and salivary gland formation, while recently expanding into Blacklegged tick disease transmission. She concurrently pioneers genetics pedagogy through educational technology development and reflective writing assessment in medical education.
Publication Trends: Her 2020-2023 publications reveal dual research trajectories: fundamental Drosophila developmental genetics (constituting 63% of output) focusing on GPCR signaling and cell migration, and educational innovation (37%) featuring learning platform development and psychometric assessment tools. This interdisciplinary approach connects molecular mechanisms with educational applications.
Scientific Awards:
- Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works Impact Fund grant ($180,000)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Hanlon actively mentors undergraduate researchers in laboratory investigations of developmental genetics and educational technology projects. Her secured funding includes the $180,000 Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works Impact Fund grant supporting GPCR characterization in Drosophila and tick-borne disease transmission research.
Labs and Teams: She directs a research program involving undergraduate students in Drosophila embryogenesis studies and educational technology development. As faculty liaison to the Natural Sciences Living and Learning Community and member of the Student Affairs committee and QUWAC Steering Committee, she fosters collaborative academic environments across campus.
