Kaitlyn earned a BA in Biology from Albion College and a PhD in Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology from Central Michigan University. Her research interests include innate immunity, inflammation, and host-pathogen interactions. In the Lawrenz lab, Kaitlyn focuses on how Yersinia pestis modulates inflammatory lipids in leukocytes. Outside of the lab, she enjoys gardening, gaming, and mosaic art.

Kaitlyn’s research is supported by NIH/NIAID F32AI197574.