Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Immunology
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.
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About Amy Hinkelman
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.
| Present | Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, Campbell University ‐ Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine | |
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Disciplines
Grants
| 2019 | Acquisition of an ACEA NovoCyte 3005 Flow Cytometer |
| North Carolina Biotechnology Institutional Development Grant | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Kassim Traore (Principle Investigator) | |
| 2019 | Assessing the utility of increased surveillance of sexually transmitted infections and determining the efficacy of STD educational interventions in a free health clinic |
| Biomedical Summer Research Scholars Grant | |
| Role: Principle Investigator | |
| 2018 | Investigation of the cytokine/chemokine profile of macrophages using a viral-bacterial coinfection model |
| Biomedical Summer Research Scholars Grant | |
| Role: Principle Investigator | |
| 2017 | Investigation of the cytokine/chemokine profile of macrophages using a viral-bacterial coinfection model |
| Biomedical Summer Research Scholars Grant | |
| Role: Principle Investigator | |
| 2014 - 2015 | Investigating the role of MHCII on aveolar epithelial type II cells |
| NIH Postdoctoral Immunology Training Grant | |
| Role: Trainee and grant submission | |
| Colleague(s): Thomas Braciale | |
| 2013 - 2014 | The contribution of pulmonary autoimmune involvement in the development and progression of emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Patricia R. Watkins Emphysema Research Fund | |
| Role: Trainee | |
| Colleague(s): Stephen Benedict |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2019 - Present | Vice-chair, Faculty Senate | 2018 - Present | Member, CUSOM Masters of Science in Biomedical Pre-Professional Committee | 2017 - Present | Member, CUSOM Admissions Committee | 2017 - Present | Member, CUSOM Faculty Search Committee | 2017 - Present | Member, CUSOM Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences Admissions Committee | 2017 - Present | Member and Co-chair (2018-present), CUSOM Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences Curriculum Committee | 2017 - Present | Member, CUSOM Research and Scholarship Committee | 2017 - Present | Member, Campbell University Research and Faculty Development Committee | 2017 - Present | Member, International Association of Medical Science Educators | 2016 - Present | Faculty Advisor, Medical Spanish Club | 2013 - Present | Member, Society of Self Fellows | 2012 - Present | Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science | 2017 - 2019 | Secretary, Faculty Senate | 2017 - 2018 | Research Advisor, Campbell University Community Care Clinic | 2014 - 2018 | Member, American Association of Immunologists | 2014 - 2016 | Member, Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology Postdoctoral Society |
Honors and Awards
- NIH Postdoctoral Immunology Training Grant 2014-2015
- Lila and Madison Self Graduate Fellowship 2009-2013
- Hirata Award, for excellence in Microbiological Research 2012
- Graduate Scholarly Presentation Travel Award 2012
- Newmark Lecture Finalist 2012
- President's Academic Scholarship 2003-2008
| 2014 | Ph.D., University of Kansas ‐ Microbiology | |
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| 2008 | B.S., Baylor University ‐ Biology | |
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