During her PhD, Caitlin addressed challenges in diabetes management, focusing on the development of next-generation insulin drugs that could lead to fully autonomous insulin delivery as well as enable improved access to medication in resource-poor environments.
As a Schmidt Science Fellow, Caitlin is working with Dr. Jeffrey Karp at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she will pivot from biomedical engineering into materials science and device fabrication. Caitlin aims to develop simple biomaterial sensors that can be used to monitor chronic inflammation. Her goal is to provide patients with access to easy-to-use tools to monitor changes in disease states in the comfort of their homes.
Caitlin is motivated to work toward making a positive impact on the lives of others by engineering medical technologies that may improve the lives of patients. Caitlin also believes in the importance of inspiring the next generation of scientists and plans to share her teachings through mentoring.