She also serves as the Assistant Director of online Molecular Biosciences courses within SMB. Dr McCabe has been a faculty member at WSU for 15 years where she teaches courses in Genetics and Introductory Biology both online and on-campus. Her research interests are in human genetic diseases in particular the genetics of cancer cells. Dr McCabe’s educational background reflects her interest in interdisciplinary education as she has degrees in Pharmacology and Neurochemistry, with post-doctoral research in human genetic diseases. Dr McCabe has worked on the development of this new Master’s option, as she recognizes the demand of interdisciplinary training in workplace readiness and adaptability for current and future employees in the ever growing global workplace.