Caroline Ackley

Education

• Biopsychology, B.S., University of California - Santa Barbara, 2014

Bio

I graduated from UCSB with a B.S. in Biopsychology in 2014 and worked for Dr. Benjamin Reese at UCSB for the following two years as a research assistant in his retinal development lab. I enrolled in the PhD program in MCDB in 2016 and joined the Rothman lab shortly after. My research interests lie at the intersection of neuroscience, development, and genetics. I am excited to be a worm researcher because C. elegans allows me to use advanced genetic tools ask complex questions about behavior and biology.

In addition to research, I also assist with teaching a number of courses in our department including Neurobiology, Development Lab, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Intro Biology. I enjoy teaching and participate in bringing science education to younger students through ScienceLine, Partners in Education, and other volunteer organisations. After graduation, I plan to stay in academia and continue neuroscience research using C. elegans as a model organism.