Kara Garcia

Kara Garcia is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive experience in biomedical engineering and neuroscience. Currently serving as an Assistant Research Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine since July 2018, Kara Garcia focuses on cortical expansion during brain development and degeneration, employing advanced techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging and finite element modeling. In conjunction, Kara Garcia acts as an Evansville Navigator for Indiana CTSI, fostering clinical and translational research collaborations in Southwest Indiana. Previous roles include Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Indiana and Graduate Research Assistant at Washington University in St. Louis, where Kara Garcia engaged in research on brain morphogenesis and cortical growth. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, along with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University.