Heather Burkin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Departments of Pharmacology and Obstetrics and Gynecology
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About
Associate Professor at University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine with expertise in reproductive pharmacology, uterine myometrial signaling, preterm labor mechanisms, and bioengineered tissue models. Ph.D. in Animal Sciences/Reproductive Biology with extensive research background in integrin-mediated signaling, matrix metalloproteinases, and mechanisms regulating birth timing.
Experience
Associate Professor (with Tenure) - University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - Reno, NV
(2022-01)
Department of Pharmacology
Adjunct Associate Professor - University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - Reno, NV
(2024-01)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor - University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - Reno, NV
(2013-01 - 2022-12)
Department of Pharmacology
Research Assistant Professor - University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - Reno, NV
(2011-01 - 2013-12)
Department of Pharmacology
Postdoctoral Scientist - University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - Reno, NV
(2010-01 - 2011-12)
Department of Pharmacology
Postdoctoral Scientist - University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - Reno, NV
(2003-01 - 2004-12)
Department of Physiology
Education
Ph.D. - Animal Sciences/Reproductive Biology - University of Illinois (1997-01 - 2003-12)
B.A. - Biology - University of Colorado, Boulder (1990-01 - 1994-12)
