Caitlin Figiel
About Caitlin Figiel
Caitlin Figiel is a Functional Specialist II and Laboratory Technician at Odyssey Systems, where she has worked since 2019, focusing on traumatic brain injury research. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington College and has previous experience as a Laboratory Technician and Animal Biologist.
Work at Odyssey Systems
Caitlin Figiel has been employed at Odyssey Systems since 2019, serving as a Functional Specialist II - Laboratory Technician. In this role, she manages laboratory operations that focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. Her work supports military medical research initiatives, particularly in collaboration with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Figiel has contributed to projects that address the specific needs of the army in the field of TBI.
Previous Experience in Laboratory Technician Roles
Before joining Odyssey Systems, Caitlin Figiel worked as a Laboratory Technician at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education from 2018 to 2019. Her prior experience also includes a position as an Animal Biologist at Global Solutions Network, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in laboratory practices and research methodologies.
Educational Background in Veterinary Sciences and Psychology
Caitlin Figiel completed her high school education at Queen Anne's County High School, where she focused on Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences from 2009 to 2013. She later attended Washington College, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience from 2013 to 2017. This educational background supports her expertise in laboratory research and animal biology.
Research Contributions in Traumatic Brain Injury
Caitlin Figiel has been actively involved in research projects that aim to support the army's needs regarding traumatic brain injury (TBI). Her contributions are significant in the context of military medical research, where she applies her expertise to advance understanding and treatment options for TBI within the armed forces.