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Amy Hinkelman is an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University. Her research focuses on immunology, host immune responses to viral infections, and factors influencing immunization acceptance in rural populations. She has contributed to studies funded by the CARES Act Grant investigating COVID-19 transmission and disease severity. Her work integrates interdisciplinary community initiatives, collaborating with tribal and academic partners through Interfaith America to address public health challenges. Dr. Hinkelman emphasizes involving students in research to foster culturally competent healthcare practices.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Biology, Baylor University
- Doctorate in Microbiology, University of Kansas (Benedict Lab)
- Postdoctoral Research, University of Virginia School of Medicine (Braciale Lab)
Research interests include immune response dynamics in influenza and other viral infections, community-based health interventions, and bridging biomedical research with sociocultural factors affecting healthcare accessibility. Her methods involve cell culture, animal models, and human sample analysis, applied to both clinical and population-level studies.
Collaborations include projects with Dr. David Tillman (Public Health) and Dr. Adam English (Christian Studies), focusing on interprofessional approaches to community health. She actively engages students in fieldwork and advocacy to promote holistic patient care.
Lab/Team Affiliations: Multi-institutional COVID-19 Community Research Partnership, Tribal and Community Health Collaboratives.
