Caitlin Murphy
About Caitlin Murphy
Caitlin Murphy serves as the Director of Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology at Inotiv, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in toxicology, having held similar positions at BASi and Smithers Avanza, and possesses a Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology from the University of Wyoming.
Work at Inotiv
Caitlin Murphy has been serving as the Director of Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology at Inotiv since 2019. In this role, she oversees the design and direction of toxicology studies, focusing on drug safety and environmental toxicants. Her work involves utilizing in vivo models to evaluate various aspects of toxicology, contributing to the company's research and development efforts in the field.
Previous Experience in Toxicology
Before joining Inotiv, Caitlin Murphy held several significant positions in the field of toxicology. She worked at BASi as the Director of Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology for six months in 2019. Prior to that, she spent two years at Smithers Avanza in the same role from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Senior Toxicologist at Smithers Avanza from 2015 to 2017, further solidifying her expertise in developmental and reproductive toxicology.
Education and Expertise
Caitlin Murphy earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Reproductive Biology from the University of Wyoming, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal Sciences from Oregon State University, completed from 2003 to 2007. Her academic background provides her with extensive scientific knowledge in various disciplines, including rodent toxicity, drug discovery toxicology, and reproductive and developmental toxicology.
Research and Specialization
Caitlin Murphy specializes in rodent reproductive toxicology, with a focus on fertility, prenatal and postnatal development, endocrine screening, and multigenerational studies. Her expertise is reflected in her ability to design and direct toxicology studies that assess the safety of drugs and environmental agents. This specialization is critical in advancing understanding in the field of reproductive health and safety.
Early Career and Internships
Caitlin Murphy began her career with an internship at Seattle Genetics in 2009, where she worked in the Division of Target Validation and Diagnostics for one month. Following her internship, she pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin from 2012 to 2015, gaining further experience and knowledge in her field. This early career experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in toxicology.