Biography

Dr. Burden is passionate about introducing students to the wonders of God's creation in the laboratory setting. Whether teaching or doing research, she gets excited about sharing and exploring science with her students.

Dr. Burden has taught General Biology (241 and 242), Genetics, and Biochemistry laboratories. Her research centers on understanding the mechanism used by a toxin protein produced by Staphylococcus aureus.

Education (4)

National Institutes of Health: Postdoctoral Fellow 2000

Indiana University: Postdoctoral Fellow 1997

Indiana University: Ph.D., Biochemistry 1996

Michigan Technological University: B.S., Chemistry 1990

Areas of Expertise and Research Interests (3)

Genetics

Genetics and Cell Biology

Diversity of Life: An Introduction to Zoology and Botany

Academics and Published Research (1)

Courses Taught

- Biology 241 labs: Organization of Life: Genetics and Cell Biology - Biology 242 labs: Diversity of Life: An Introduction to Zoology and Botany - Biology 356 labs: Genetics