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Kara Burnham

Kara

Burnham

Kara Burnham

Professor

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  • Campus:
  • Portland
Department
Basic Science
Institution
University of Western States
Address Map of 8000 NE Tillamook St Portland OR 97213
8000 NE Tillamook St
Portland, OR 97213
Office Phone
971-418-9034
Email
Biography

Dr. Burnham teaches in the basic science department at UWS. She earned her PhD in molecular microbiology in 1998 and completed a post doctoral fellowship at the Ohio State University in 2002. She joined the faculty of UWS in 2005. Dr. Burnham teaches immunology, microbiology and public health in addition to other basic sciences.

Education History
Degree Institution Year
B.A.- Biology Baylor University, Waco, TX 1992
M.S.- Biology Baylor University, Waco, TX 1994
PhD- Molecular Microbiology Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX 1998
Post-doctoral fellowship The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 2002
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
member CERF (chiropractic educators research forum)
Publications
Journal

Burnham KD, Lady SD, Martin C. (2023). Awareness of LGBTQ+ health disparities: A survey study of complementary integrative health providers.. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 37 (2), 124–136.

Burnham KD, Major CA, Borman WH (2022). First person video experiences as a vicarious, virtual alternative to in person basic science labs. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 37 (1), 7-12.

Burnham KD Takaki LAK (2021). Making a case for teaching genomics in chiropractic education. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 36 (1), 37-42.

Major C.A., Burnham K., Brown K., Lambert C., Nordeen J., Takaki L (2021). Evaluation of an Online Case-based Learning Module That Integrates Basic and Clinical Sciences. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 35 (2), 192-198.

Lady SD and Burnham KD (2019). Sexual orientation and gender identity in chiropractic patients: how to navigate new terminology in patient care. Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, 26 , 53-59.

Burnham, K and J. Mascenik (2018). Comparing a traditional lecture course to an inverted classroom format for clinical microbiology: student performance and perception. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 32 (2), 90-97.

Burnham, K, Peterson, D, Vavrek, D, and M. Haas (2009). The Impact of Microbial Surveys on Disinfection Protocols in a Chiropractic College Environment. Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapy, 32 (6), 436-438.