Dr. Lori Bourassa

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lori Bourassa is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Microbiology at the University of Washington Medicine. She has a distinguished academic background with a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Tufts University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Bourassa joined the Department of Laboratory Medicine in 2017 as an Assistant Director of Clinical Microbiology after working as an epidemiologist for the Bureau of Infectious Disease at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Additionally, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship training in Medical Public Health Microbiology at the University of Washington. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology, Dr. Bourassa's research interests include MALDI TOF MS, laboratory automation, and epidemiology, reflecting her commitment to advancing clinical microbiology and public health. Her extensive experience in both academia and public health makes her a valuable asset in the field of laboratory medicine and pathology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.