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Holly Kinder is a Lecturer in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience (2017) and a BS in Animal Science (2012), both from UGA. Her academic career spans teaching and research in regenerative bioscience, focusing on neural stem cell therapies for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke.
- Education: PhD in Neuroscience (UGA, 2017), BS in Animal Science (UGA, 2012)
Dr. Kinder's research explores regenerative bioscience through stem cell therapies for neural injuries, aiming to understand TBI/stroke pathophysiology and develop treatments. Her work spans neuroregeneration, neuroinflammation, gut-brain axis, and biomedical imaging, with publications on combination therapies using nanoparticles and stem cells, gut microbiome dynamics post-stroke, and novel assessment tools for neurological recovery.
Scientific awards include multiple teaching recognitions (Relentless Welcome Challenge, Active Learning Summer Institute) and research distinctions (Student Career Success Influencer Award). Her 15 most recent articles (2025-2019) demonstrate expertise in porcine stroke/TBI models, neuroimaging, functional recovery metrics, and multimodal therapeutic approaches.
- NIH R21 Grant: Neural Stem Cell Transplant Conditions that Enhance Long Term Engraftment in TBI Tissue (2020-2022)
Dr. Kinder mentors graduate students (e.g., Helen Mennard) and collaborates with the Regenerative Bioscience Center. She teaches courses on animal cognition, regenerative bioscience, and research methods while developing interactive learning strategies to enhance student engagement and analytical skills.
