The Chitin Corner

The Chitin Corner focuses on the hidden and misunderstood world of fungi.  Your portal to all things fungal, from Medical Mycology to otherworldly fungi, mysteries and stories.  

Chitin (sounds like Kai-tn) = a fibrous substance consisting of polysaccharides.  Chitin is a major constituent in the cell walls of fungi.  This is actually one of the primary considerations for admission of organisms into the world of fungi.  Pairing this word with Corner came to me while I was brushing my teeth, first as a sort of half-joke which then evolved into a newsletter and now a YouTube channel.  

My background:
-Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
-Board certified Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP)
-Board certified Specialist in Microbiology (ASCP)
-20+ years of experience teaching, managing, and working in a variety of Medical lab settings
-15 years of experience in Medical Mycology
*Fun fact:  My rough estimate is that I've analyzed and identified ~15,000 fungi throughout my career!