Kristin Burkholder

Kristin Burkholder is a Professor at the University of New England (UNE) within the School of Biological Sciences. She teaches microbiology, cell biology, immunology, and food safety courses, while mentoring students in research through the Burkholder Lab. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering scientific curiosity and resilience.

• Education
  • PhD in Food Sciences, Purdue University (2004-2010)
  • MS in Animal and Poultry Sciences, Purdue University (2002-2004)
  • BS in Biology, Virginia Tech (1997-2001)

Her research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis and microbial interactions in food safety contexts. The Burkholder Lab provides hands-on training for undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing the excitement of scientific discovery.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Burkholder Lab at UNE, located at 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, ME 04005.