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Personal profile
About
Dr. Hinkelman is associate professor of microbiology and immunology in the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Baylor University and completed her doctoral degree in microbiology at the University of Kansas in Dr. Stephen H. Benedict’s laboratory investigating the factors guiding differentiation of human naïve CD4 T cells. After her graduate work, she expanded her immunology research training by studying host immune responses to influenza virus infection as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in the laboratory of Dr. Thomas J. Braciale.
As an immunologist trained in using cell culture, animal models, and human samples, Dr. Hinkelman has a broad training applicable to many fields of research. One of her current research interests are focused on examining the factors that contribute to and/or are associated with rural populations accepting or rejecting immunizations. To better understand the spread of COVID-19 and the behaviors and factors that protect against severe disease, Dr. Hinkelman has been working as a part of the multi-institutional COVID-19 Community Research Partnership Study funded by the CARES Act Grant since 2020. She also collaborates on multiple projects involved in investigating the pathogenic or protective role of the immune response in various disease states. In collaboration with Dr. Tom Motyka and Dr. Adam Foster, she is investigating the mechanisms of prolotherapy with a focus on the immune mediators being secreted in response to this therapeutic treatment. Given the inherent value in equipping future physicians with a solid foundation and understanding of research and the scientific method, she makes it a priority to involve medical students in research and help develop their scholarly skills.
Education/Academic qualification
Microbiology, Ph.D., University of Kansas
… → 2014
Biology, B.S., Baylor University
… → 2008
Disciplines
- Medical Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
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Acquisition of an ACEA NovoCyte 3005 Flow Cytometer
Hinkelman, A. (CoI) & Traore, K. (CoI)
North Carolina Biotechnology Institutional Development Grant
1/1/19 → …
Project: Research project
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Investigation of the cytokine/chemokine profile of macrophages using a viral-bacterial coinfection model
Hinkelman, A. (PI)
Biomedical Summer Research Scholars Grant
1/1/18 → …
Project: Research project
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Investigation of the cytokine/chemokine profile of macrophages using a viral-bacterial coinfection model
Hinkelman, A. (PI)
Biomedical Summer Research Scholars Grant
1/1/17 → …
Project: Research project
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Investigating the role of MHCII on aveolar epithelial type II cells
Hinkelman, A. (PI) & Braciale, T. (CoI)
NIH Postdoctoral Immunology Training Grant
1/1/14 → 1/1/15
Project: Research project
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High protein consumption and its relationship to kidney function and hypertension within the geriatric populations utilizing NHANES 2017-2018
Berber-Perez, L., Dermott, M., Brenseke, B., Dogbey, G., Fink, C. & Hinkelman, A., Apr 1 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Investigating an association between preterm birth and serum levels of iron and folate: Findings from NHANES 1999-2006
Edwards, K., Stephens, L., Vaughn, S., Brenseke, B., Dogbey, G., Fink, C. & Hinkelman, A., Apr 1 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Relationship between testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, and prevalence of cardiovascular conditions: Findings from the NHANES (2013-2016)
Chiles, J., Hardman, T., Schroeder, A., Brenseke, B., Dogbey, G., Fink, C. & Hinkelman, A., Apr 1 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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A Comprehensive Review of Vaccine Uptake, Barriers, and Educational Interventions among American Indian and Native Alaskan Populations
Ansari, S., Penley, C., Tillman, D. R. & Hinkelman, A., Mar 3 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Association between COVID-19 and consistent mask wearing during contact with others outside the household—A nested case–control analysis, November 2020–October 2021
Tjaden, A. H., Edelstein, S. L., Ahmed, N., Calamari, L., Dantuluri, K. L., Gibbs, M., Hinkelman, A., Mongraw-Chaffin, M., Sanders, J. W., Saydah, S. & Plumb, I. D., Jan 5 2023, In: Association between COVID-19 and consistent mask wearing during contact with others outside the household—A nested case–control analysis, November 2020–October 2021. 17Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CUSOM Masters of Science in Biomedical Pre-Professional Committee (External organization)
Hinkelman, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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CUSOM Admissions Committee (External organization)
Hinkelman, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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CUSOM Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences Curriculum Committee (External organization)
Hinkelman, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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CUSOM Research and Scholarship Committee (External organization)
Hinkelman, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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NIH Postdoctoral Immunology Training Grant
Hinkelman, A. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Graduate Scholarly Presentation Travel Award
Hinkelman, A. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Hirata Award, for excellence in Microbiological Research
Hinkelman, A. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Lila and Madison Self Graduate Fellowship
Hinkelman, A. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)