Hi, I’m Kaitlin! I did both my bachelor’s and my PhD at UC Davis (came for the cows, stayed for the science). I discovered the field of neuro-immunology in Dr. Colin Reardon’s lab, where I spent the bulk of my time stimulating tiny nerves with big electrodes. My PhD focused on how stimulation of the vagus nerve can regulate TLR-induced immune cell activation across different mucosal sites. I am totally fascinated by the interactions of our nervous and immune systems! I’m excited to join Dr. Lane’s lab where I can continue to explore this in the brain. In my spare time I love hanging out with my fiancé Tyler and our pug Dwight, usually watching the latest reality tv show.