Dr. Mohini Kamra receives ILC new faculty award
Posted on August 25, 2026

Dr. Mohini Kamra, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions, received the Innovation in Learning Center’s new faculty award for Most Engaged New Faculty during New Faculty Orientation.
The Innovation in Learning Center supports faculty through professional development, instructional technologies and teaching and learning initiatives designed to promote innovation in the classroom, blended courses and online learning environments.
Kamra joined the Department of Biomedical Sciences in August 2025. She teaches Immunology and Biochemistry to Biomedical Sciences undergraduates, as well as the seminar course for Biomedical Sciences master’s students.
Her research focuses on women’s health, including the development of stimuli-responsive biomaterials for metabolic disorders in women. Her lab’s work includes research related to polycystic ovarian syndrome, postpartum breast cancer and postpartum obesity.
“I’m truly honored to receive this award,” Kamra said. “Joining BMD at the Covey College of Allied Health Professions has been such a welcoming experience, and this recognition really belongs to the incredible students and wonderful colleagues I get to work with every day. The ILC has been an invaluable resource as I’ve embarked on my independent journey at South, and I’m deeply grateful to be part of this community.”
Congratulations to Dr. Kamra on this recognition.