Life outside the lab

Hi, I'm
Caroline. Nice
to meet you.

Denver girl now living in Dallas. Biochemistry researcher by day, firmly committed to good food, great style, and making the most of wherever life takes me.

🏔️ Denver native
🌵 Dallas transplant
🔬 Researcher
💅 Nordstrom loyalist
🎓 B.S. Biochemistry · U of A
Caroline Hauer
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My Story

From the Rockies to the Lone Star State

Denver
Where I'm from

Colorado is home in every meaningful sense — the mountains, the culture, the people. Denver shaped how I think about big open spaces and even bigger ideas. It's where I grew up and where the people I love most still are.

Dallas
Where I am now

I made the move to Dallas for my position at UT Southwestern — and it turns out Texas has a way of growing on you. Great food, warm people, and a city that takes ambition seriously. I'm still exploring everything it has to offer.

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Alexandra (Ali) Hauer

Certified Financial Planner · Dallas, TX

My older sister Ali made the move to Dallas too — which made the transition infinitely easier. Having family close by when you're starting a new chapter in a new city is everything. She's a CFP building her career here, and I'm lucky to have her down the street.

Interests & Hobbies

What I'm into

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Style & Fashion

I love putting together a good look. Nordstrom is my happy place — classic pieces with a modern edge. Getting dressed is its own kind of creative expression.

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Self-Care

Regular nail appointments, skincare routines, taking time to actually decompress. Working in a research lab is intense — balance matters.

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Instagram & Photography

I love capturing moments and sharing the highlights. Life in a new city gives you plenty of material — good food, good company, good light.

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Exploring Dallas

Still in my Dallas discovery phase — new restaurants, neighborhoods, and spots that feel like finding a secret. Recommendations always welcome.

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Colorado Roots

The mountains never fully leave you. Trips back to Denver to see family and remember where I came from are non-negotiable parts of my year.

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The Science

I know it's also my job — but honestly, what we're building at the Chan Lab is genuinely thrilling. Stopping cancer from spreading is worth being excited about.

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A few moments

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More on Instagram

For the day-to-day — outfits, food, Dallas life, and everything in between — follow along on Instagram.

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Right Now

Currently

Working on
Patient-derived organoid models
Chan Lab · UTSW
Based in
Dallas, Texas
Originally Denver, CO
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