James Burner

Dr. James Burner is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). He holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of Transfusion Services for Parkland Hospital and UTSW University Hospitals, Medical Director of the Therapeutic Apheresis Service at Parkland, Program Director of the Transfusion Medicine Training Program, and Associate Director of the Pathology Residency Training Program at UTSW. His clinical expertise spans transfusion medicine, hemostasis, and blood banking.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, North Dakota University, Grand Forks, ND
• Doctor of Medicine, North Dakota University, Grand Forks, ND
• Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Residency, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
• Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center

Research Interests: Focuses on transfusion medicine innovations, hemostatic disorders, and improving diagnostic protocols in clinical pathology. Engages in medical education initiatives to enhance training in transfusion medicine and residency programs.

Publications: Recent works include studies on platelet function assays, case reports involving diagnostic challenges in hematology, and analyses of fellowship training outcomes. His research bridges clinical practice and educational advancements in medical disciplines.

Labs/Teams: Oversee the Transfusion Medicine Division and Therapeutic Apheresis Service, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care and training programs.