Kimberly A. Hobbs Biography

Dr. Kimberly Hobbs is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She received her doctorate degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in Biotechnology Science and Engineering. Her research project observed the genetic role of the cyclin dependent kinase (CDKN) gene in the immune response for complex diseases. Dr. Hobbs serves as an Assistant Professor at Alabama A & M University in the Department of Biological Sciences.  She serves on the Academic Appeals Committee as well as the Student Recruitment Committee. She has a passion to help mentor and scientifically train students within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. Dr. Hobbs serves as a public speaker and professional development trainer for undergraduate and graduate students.  She has mentored and trained students within the STEM disciplines for over 15 years.

Research Areas of Interest                                                                                                                                  Dr. Hobbs has an interest in physiological processes as it relates to disease. Her doctoral work specifically highlighted the role of monocytic cellular migration and immune responses related to heart disease.  New research interest include health literacy in underserved and underrepresented populations.

 

Education

Ph.D., Biotechnology Science and Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2018, Dissertation Title: Functional Association of the Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor Locus with Cardiovascular Disease 

M.S.,  Biological Sciences (Neurobiology), University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2007, Thesis: Differential Nitric Oxide Sensitivity in Motor Neurons and Oligodendrocytes: Implication for Central Nervous System Diseases 

B.S., cum laude, Biological Sciences (Chemistry Minor), University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2002 

 

Publications

Wasserman MD, Wing B, Bickford, N, Hobbs K, Dijkstra, P, and Carr JA. Stress Responses across the Scales of Life: Toward a Universal Theory of Biological Stress, Integrative and Comparative Biology, Volume 61, Issue 6, December 2021, Pages 2109-2118. https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/icab113 

Hobbs, Kimberly G., et al. 2009. Differential sensitivity of oligodendrocytes and motor neurons to reactive nitrogen species: implications for multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neurochemistry. 109, 93-104. 

Hobbs, Kimberly A. 2009. Raman spectroscopic analysis of pancreatic islets. Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science, Volume 80 (No. 2) April. 

Hobbs, Kimberly A. 2008. Pancreatic studies using different models examining regulation of secretory and metabolic function. Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science, Volume 79 (No. 2), April. 

S. Benoucif, K. Green, M. L'Hermite-Balériaux; S. Weintraub, L. F.  Wolfe, P. C. Zee. (2006) Responsiveness of the aging circadian clock to light.  Neurobiology of Aging.  Dec;27(12):1870-9. 

Green KA, Wolfe LF, Gaskill MB, Goldman, Zee PC, Benloucif S.  (2004) Comparison of Melatonin Suppression by Blue Wavelength Light in Young and Older Adults.  Sleep, 27:A76.