Jacqueline Burnes

Dr. Jacqueline A. Burnes is a clinical specialist, researcher, and educator with extensive training in cardiology. She earned her doctorate in cardiovascular health, with her dissertation centered on Multifactorial Prevention Strategies to Mitigate the Onset of Coronary Artery Disease. In 2023, Dr. Burnes commenced her postdoctoral training in non-invasive cardiology at Columbia University, specifically at the Exert Clinic & Laboratory within the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences. Her research centers on the critical intersection of two key areas in cardiology: the prognostic value and diagnostic potential of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in patients with heart failure, as well as the prognostic implications of exercise capacity in individuals diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD).

Dr. Burnes has held significant positions at Columbia University's Teachers College, serving as both a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Education Coordinator for the Applied Physiology Program. This program prepares Master of Arts, Master of Education, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy students for advanced careers in physiology. Additionally, she founded Burnes Health, where she serves as the Director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation Education & Services, as well as the Director of Heart Failure Education. Her work focuses on preventing the development of non-communicable diseases by creating and managing comprehensive cardiovascular prevention programs tailored to community initiatives and individual client needs.

The work Dr. Burnes is engaged in emphasizes diagnostic cardiology through non-invasive techniques, alongside the implementation of effective non-pharmacological treatment strategies. Her clinical interests are profoundly rooted in both the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Through her innovative approaches and dedication to education, she aims to enrich the field of preventive cardiology.