Biography:
Caylie studied Forensic Science and Chemistry and graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton. She then entered the industry and worked at a Forensic Laboratory for 5 years as a senior analyst where she rebuilt the highest throughput department from the ground up. After this, she worked in a Quality Control role where she learned the ins and outs of auditing and federal accreditation. She then returned to the academic sphere and is currently wrapping up her doctoral degree in Chemistry at Southern Methodist University in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Zoltowski.
Title : Blue light receptor 1: Homologs, interactions, and its role in fungal systems and beyond