Christopher Burnett

Christopher Burnett is a faculty member at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. As a Navy Lieutenant, he combines clinical expertise with academic research in developmental pediatrics and adolescent medicine.

Education:

• MD from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (2012-2016)
• Internship and residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego (2016-2017, 2019-2021)
• Biology B.A. (Magna cum laude) from Saint Louis University (2008-2012)

Research Focus: His work spans neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, 5q31.3 microdeletion), neonatal care (preterm infant mortality), and pediatric surgical conditions (sigmoid diverticulitis in obesity). Current trends show interdisciplinary approaches to pediatric health challenges.

Scientific Contributions:

• 2021: First-author publication on rare pediatric diverticulitis cases
• 2018: Research linking genetic deletions to movement disorders
• 2011: Co-authored seminal work on obstetric outcomes

Honors: Magna cum laude graduate from Saint Louis University.

Contact: christopher.p.burnett2.mil@mail.mil | Office: 671-344-9202