Caitlyn Czinder is a graduate student at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) studying pharmacology and toxicology, with a focus on genetic therapeutics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University, where she developed a strong interest in designing oligonucleotide-based therapies for rare diseases.

Caitlyn’s research experience began during her undergraduate degree with an internship in a lab focused on developing antisense oligonucleotide drugs to treat Angelman Syndrome. She then earned her master’s degree in Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. During this time, she joined the Nir Lab at UTMB to study DNA structural organization using single-cell super resolution chromatin tracing.

With a strong foundation in academic training and research, she is committed to advancing genetic medicine and science through collaboration and outreach initiatives.. Beyond her research, she enjoys crocheting, 3-D printing, and spending time with her pets, Holly and Dewey