Biography - Francesca A Catalano

Francesca A. Catalano received a bachelor’s degree in biology and a medical technology degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1992 and 1993 respectively. She was awarded her Ph.D. in molecular biology with an emphasis in microbial genetics from Loyola University Chicago. Her dissertation was on the abilities of a microbe called Bacillus subtilis to build an alternative cell type called a spore. She then matriculated at DePaul University’s College of Law and she received a J.D. in 2004. Dr. Catalano has taught courses in both science and law and she has published in both these areas. She is a member of AAAS and ASM, and is board certified as a Medical Technologist by ASCP. On a personal note, she is an avid science fiction fan and is very interested in the culinary arts. Dr. Catalano recently relocated to Louisville, Kentucky and cannot wait for the Derby next year.