Sarah McAnulty

[2] In 2019, McAnulty was awarded a PhD from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut.

[3] Her graduate work focused on immunology in cephalopods, especially Hawaiian bobtail squid.

[7][8] In 2019, McAnulty went on a road trip in the southeastern US that she dubbed the "Squids Across America Tour," where she spoke about cephalopods and science communication.

McAnulty is an advocate for widespread access to science and conservation in her local community, spearheading mural projects and street art to spark everyday curiosity about Philadelphia wildlife.

[15] McAnulty was the 2023 recipient of the American Society for Cell Biology Public Service Award, given to honor national leadership and outstanding public service in support of biomedical research or advocacy of sound research policies.