Kimberlee Burckart

Lab:

Dr. Darrell Carney

In BMB since (year):

2009

Biographical Information:

• Undergraduate institution: University of Iowa.
• Undergraduate degree: B.S. in Biochemistry

Research interests:

I am interested in vascular biology and the role of endothelial cells in health and disease. I am currently studying the interaction between the vascular endothelium and cancer cells during metastasis.

Interests outside of the lab:

I enjoy crocheting, cooking/baking, and spending time with my dog and two parrots. I also enjoy softball and weightlifting. I began my college career as a horn performance major and still avidly enjoy the symphony as well as the rest of the performing arts.

Publications/Posters:

1. Burckart K, Beca S, Urban RJ, and Sheffield-Moore M. Pathogenesis of muscle wasting in cancer cachexia: targeted anabolic and anticatabolic therapies. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care., 13(4):410-6; 2010.