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Caitlin Francis is a Research Fellow in Dr. Anne Eichmann's laboratory at the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine. She holds a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biophysics from the University of Denver (2023). Her research focuses on blood vessel development and integrity in Progeria patients, exploring how nuclear membrane dysfunction impacts intracellular trafficking and organellar dynamics. She also investigates angiogenesis in the endometrium and fatty acid trafficking in cardiovascular endothelial cells, aiming to develop tissue-specific 3D in vitro models to bridge physiology and cell biology.
- Affiliations: Yale School of Medicine, Sterling Hall of Medicine
- Location: 333 Cedar Street, Wing B, Fl E, Rm 65, New Haven, CT 06510
Her research integrates advanced microscopy and molecular techniques to study endothelial cell behavior during vascular development. In 2022, she received the University of Denver's College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Research Excellence Award.
- Key Research Themes: Progeria vascular pathology, 3D angiogenesis models, Rab GTPase regulation of polarity, Weibel-Palade body secretion in angiogenesis
Her recent publications (2021-2022) explore molecular mechanisms underlying angiogenesis and protein trafficking in vascular systems, emphasizing translational applications for disease modeling.
