Dr. Kaylee Magee
BSc (SFU), PhD (SFU)
After completing her B.Sc in Biology at Simon Fraser University, Kaylee transitioned to the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry department for her PhD. Her research focused on the conformational changes that occur in the potassium “pacemaker” channel upon voltage and ligand gating, using electrophysiology methods such as two electrode voltage clamp and voltage clamp fluorometry. She quickly found teaching as a passion, and spent several years as a Graduate Facilitator in the SFU Student Learning Commons. As a Facilitator she assisted both undergraduates and graduates with their writing skills by reviewing papers and theses, and developed personalized learning plans for students on academic probation. She has also served as a Visiting Life Sciences Instructor at Quest University in Squamish, BC.
Courses taught
- BIOL 1110, BIOL 1112, BIOL 1210, BIOL 2321, BIOL 2421, BIOL 3421
Areas of Interest
I'm fascinated by the world of cells - proteins in particular. My PhD research focused on the conformational changes that occur in the potassium “pacemaker” channel in your heart as it opens and closes, using electrophysiology techniques such as voltage clamp fluorometry. I am currently co-supervising research projects on the activity of calcium channels and their role in inherited migraine disorders. I hope to share my enthusiasm with students regarding the intricate cellular machinery that they can’t always see, but that keeps them alive every day. Several years working at the SFU Student Learning Commons has also given me experience supporting undergraduates in developing both their academic writing and study skills.