Kara Burnham

Kara Burnham is a Professor in the Basic Science Department at the University of Western States (UWS) in Portland. She joined UWS in 2005 after completing her PhD in Molecular Microbiology (1998) and a postdoctoral fellowship at The Ohio State University (2002). Her teaching focuses on immunology, microbiology, and public health, alongside other basic sciences.

• Education:
• B.A. in Biology (1992) from Baylor University
• M.S. in Biology (1994) from Baylor University
• PhD in Molecular Microbiology (1998) from Texas Woman's University
• Post-doctoral fellowship (2002) at The Ohio State University

Dr. Burnham’s research emphasizes chiropractic education innovation, LGBTQ+ health disparities, and genomics integration in healthcare. Her work explores virtual learning alternatives, faculty motivation for scholarly activity, and patient care terminology evolution. She is a member of CERF (Chiropractic Educators Research Forum).

Her publications span topics like microbial surveys in clinical settings and the efficacy of inverted classrooms in microbiology education. While no scientific awards are listed, her contributions to educational and health equity research are notable.