Christine A. Major

Christine A. Major is a Visiting Associate Professor in the University of Pittsburgh's Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and has over a decade of teaching experience at institutions including the University of Western States, where she previously served as Associate Professor and Chair of Basic Sciences. Her roles include teaching courses on Human Function and Metabolism, Neuroscience, and Microbiology/Immunology.

Education: B.S. in Pre-Veterinary Animal Science (University of Massachusetts Amherst), M.S. in Neuroscience and Behavior (UMass Amherst), M.S. in Exercise and Sports Science (University of Western States), and DC (University of Western States).

Research focuses on educational strategies such as virtual lab alternatives, faculty motivation dynamics, and neuroanatomy teaching methods. Current projects explore chiropractic technique faculty's approaches to clinical risks like cervical artery dissection. She holds the 2025 Faculty Member of the Year award from University of Western States' DCP program.

Teaching emphasizes critical thinking through case studies, humor, and active engagement. She advocates for 'academic alliances' with students, fostering trust and mutual respect. Dr. Major also maintains clinical experience through prior work at the American Lake VA Medical Center and remains an enthusiastic lifelong learner in health sciences.