LA JOLLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Karin Eastham of the Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) has been honored with UCSD Athena’s 2007 Pinnacle Award for “Individual in Technology”. Ms. Eastham, who serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Trustee at Burnham, was singled out for her dedication to mentoring professional women and preparing them for leadership service in the corporate community.