Dr. Caitlin Davis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caitlin Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Yale University. She is a member of the Yale faculty since 2020. Dr. Davis's research interests lie at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and biology. Her lab employs a variety of experimental techniques across multiple scales, from in vitro single-cell studies to whole organisms, focusing on fundamental and applied problems in the field. The common theme of her research is the development of quantitative spectroscopic imaging techniques to investigate the relationships between function and dynamics in biological systems. Davis utilizes a quantitative biophysical approach to address kinetic questions, particularly those that require the characterization of complex, heterogeneous environments within cells.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Researching and teaching in the field of chemistry with a focus on chemical biology.

Awards

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Beckman Young Investigator

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National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award

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Hevolution/AFAR New Investigator Awards

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Scialog Fellow

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.