Donna "Renee" N. Wilkins, PhD
Professor
Department:
SHR-Medical Laboratory Science
Email:
rwilkins@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6316
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, PhD, Clinical Health Sciences | 2010 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MS, Clinical Health Sciences | 2007 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Clinical Laboratory Science | 1999 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, MLS(ASCP)cm, American Society for Clinical Pathology | 06/2000 - 08/2026 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences | 07/2020 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of MS Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Clinical Lab Sciences | 07/2015 - 06/2020 |
| Assistant Professor, University of MS Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Clinical Lab Sciences | 08/2010 - 06/2015 |
| Instructor, University of MS Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Clinical Lab Sciences | 2007 - 07/2010 |
| Medical Technologist, Registered, University of MS Medical Center, Department of Pathology | 06/1999 - 07/2007 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Peggy Wink Histology Program Scholarship, National Society for Histotechnology (organization); Sakura Finetek USA (sponsor) | 08/2021 - 09/2023 |
| Extramural, American Society of Microbiology Faculty Enhancement Travel Award. Baltimore, MD, American Society of Microbiology | 06/2011 - 06/2011 |
| Intramural, Effects of Thymoquinone and (-)-Epigallocatechin-3gallae on Lipopolysaccharide Stimulated Macrophages, UMMC, School of Health Related Professions Development Fund Grant | 01/2008 - 12/2008 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Wilkins,R Developed PowerPoints for Bailey and Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 13th edition. Elsevier Inc:(June 2013)Maryland Heights, MO | 2013 |
| Wilkins, R Developed PowerPoints for Blaney and Howard Basic and Applied Concepts of Immunohematology, 3rd edition. Elsevier Inc: (Oct 2012)Maryland Heights, MO | 2012 |
| Wilkins,R Motility Test Medium Protocol: Sulfide indole motility medium. American Society for microbiology Microbe Library. (Nov 2011)Website: | 2011 |
| DeVaul D, Reulet B, Daniels J, Xiaoqian Z, Wilkins R, Gordy J Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress among Respiratory Therapists in Mississippi: A Cross-Sectional Study Journal of Respiration. 2023; 3(4): 191-199 | |
| Wilkins,R., Tucci, M., Benghuzzi H. The effects of sustained delivery of antioxidants on LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences,(2014) 59(Supplement), 287-291. | |
| Wilkins, R The role of plant-derived antioxidants on NF-kB expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation,(2011), 47,222-7. | |
| Wilkins, R., Tucci, M., Benghuzzi, H The effects of EGCG and TQ on inflammatory mediator production in raw 264.7 cells challenged with LPS. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation, 46,208-13. 2010 | |
| Wilkins, R Evaluation of RAW 264.7 macrophages treated with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation,(2009)45,346-51. | |
| Wilkins, R., Tucci, M., Benghuzzi, H Evaluation of endotoxin binding to UHMWPE and inflammatory mediator production by macrophages. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation,(2008) 44,459-64 | |
| Newman D., Tucci M., Puckett a., Hughes J., Benghuzzi,H The effect of polymer coating biomaterials individually and in combination on the behavior of transformed RAW macrophage cells. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation, (1999) 35,229-234. | |
| McConachie, A., Newman, D., Tucci, M., Puckett, A., Hughes, J., Benghuzzi, H The effect on bioadhesive polymers either freely in solution or covalently attached to a support on human macrophages. Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation,(1999),35,45-50. | |
Abstracts | |
| Sanders,B., Drayton, Q., Wilkins,R. Synergistic effects of essential oils and ampicillin against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences,(2014)59(1). | |
| Wilkins, R., Tucci, M., Benghuzzi, H The role of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone on LPS stimulated macrophages(2010 Abstract) Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, 55(1). | |
| Wilkins, R., Benghuzzi, H Biochemical and morphological evaluation of lipopolysaccharide stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages (2009 Abstract) Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science, 54(1). | |
| Wilkins, R., Franklin,L., Benghuzzi, H., Tucci, M The effects of cortisol on LPS stimulated macrophages. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, 53(53)1.(2008 Abstract) | |
| Newman D., Tucci M., Puckett A., Hughes J., Benghuzzi H The effect of RGD and poly-L-lysine individually and in combination on the behavior of transformed RAW macrophage cells Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, (1999 Abstract), 44(1),61. | |
| Fuller, A., Newman, D., Tucci,M., Puckett, A., Tsau, A., Hughes, J., Benghuzzi, H Evaluation of macrophage cells in response to RGD, RGE and poly-L-lysine either freely in solution or covalently attached to a support. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences,(1999), 44(1),56-7. | |
Dissertation | |
| Wilkins, D.R. The effects of thymoquinone and (-)-epigallocatechin-3gallate on LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2010). Dissertation Abstracts Internationa, 195. (UMI No. 3411700 | |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Immunohematology student review., Mississippi and Louisiana Joint Annual Meeting, Shreveport, LA | 04/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Fostering critical thinking through incremental improvement of two case-based course. Electronic poster session presented the Online Learning Consortium International Conference (2014). Horne, S., Wilkins, R., Carr., E. Pollard, T., Online Learning Consortium International, Orlando, FL | 10/2014 |
| Platform Presentations, Principles of Biosafety., Hands-on Workshop for Sentinel Laboratories: Biological Threat Agents, Jackson, MS | 05/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of sustained delivery of antioxidants on LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Poster session presented. Wilkins, R., Tucci,M., Benguzzi, H, 30th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Gulfport, MS | 04/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Immunohematology student review., ASCLS Mississippi and Louisiana Joint Annual Meeting, Biloxi, MS | 04/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of sustained delivery of antioxidants on LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Poster session presented., 19th Annual SHRP Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, MS | 04/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Synergism between essential oils and ampicillin against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium. Poster session presented. Sanders,B., Drayton, Q., Wilkins,R, 19th Annual SHRP Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, MS | 04/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Synergistic effects of essential oils and ampicillin against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium. Poster session presented. Sanders, B., Drayton, Q., Wilkins, R, 78th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/2014 |
| Meeting, Customizing your ASCLS recruiting strategy. Ingram,L., Evans,E., Kelly,E., Klymann, T., Stager,C., Torres,L., Wilkins,R., Winkel,C., ASCLS 80th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA | 07/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Review of Immunohematology., ASCLS Mississippi and Louisiana Joint Annual Meeting, Tunica, MS | 04/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, Role of plant-derived antioxidants on NF-kB expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Wilkins,R., Tucci,M., Benghuzzi,H., 16th Annual SHRP Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, MS | 04/2011 |
| Poster Presentation, Role of plant-derived antioxidants on NF-kB expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Wilkins,R., Tucci, M., Beghuzzi,H., 48th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2011 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Case studies in infectious disease., ASCLS Mississippi and Louisiana Joint Annual Meeting, Bossier City LA | 04/2011 |
| Poster Presentation, Role of plant-derived antioxidants on NF-kB expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Wilkins,R., Tucci,M., Benghuzzi,H., 75th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/2011 |
| Poster Presentation, The role of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone on LPS stimulated macrophages. Wilkins,R., Tucci,M., Benghuzzi,H., 15th Annual SHRP Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, MS | 04/2010 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, The effects of EGCG and TQ on inflammatory mediator production in RAW 264.7 cells challenged with LPS. Wilkins,R., Tucci,M., Benghuzzi,H., 47th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioegineering Symposium, Laramie, WY | 04/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Immunohematology Review., ASCLS Mississippi and Louisiana Joint Annual Meeting, Biloxi, MS | 04/2010 |
| Poster Presentation, The role of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone on LPS stimulated macrophages. Wilkins,R., Tucci,M., Benghuzzi,H., 74th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/2010 |
| Platform Presentations, Preventative effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone in inflammatory cells. Wilkins,R., Tucci,M., Benghuzzi,H., School of Graduate studies Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, Ms | 10/2009 |
| Platform Presentations, Biosafety in the sentinel laboratory., Bioterrorism Preparedness for the Sentinel Laboratory, Jackson, MS | 05/2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Evaluation of RAW 264.7 macrophages treated with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone., 14th Annual SHRP Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, MS | 04/2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Evaluation of RAW 264.7 macrophages treated with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and thymoquinone., 46th Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Milwaukee, WI | 04/2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Biochemical and morphological evaluation of lipopolysaccharide stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Wilkins,R., Benghuzzi,H., 73rd Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Olive Branch, MS | 02/2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Evaluation of endotoxin binding to UHMWPE and inflammatory mediator production by macrophages. Wilkins,R., Tucci,M., Benghuzzi,H., School of Graduate Studies Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, MS | 10/2008 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of cortisol and LPS stimulated macrophages. Wilkins,R., Franklin,L., Benghuzzi,H., Tucci,M., 13th Annual SHRP Research Day at UMMC, Jackson, MS | 05/2008 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of cortisol on LPS stimulated macrophages. Wilkins,R., Franklin,L., Benghuzzi,H., Tucci,M., 72nd Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Olive Branch, MS | 05/2008 |
| Platform Presentations, Evaluation of endotoxin binding to UHMWPE and inflammatory mediator production by macrophages., 45th Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Copper Mountain, CO | 04/2008 |
| Guest Presentation, What is a clinical laboratory professional and what are they doing with my body fluids? Presented at Hinds Community College., Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS | 11/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of polymer coating biomaterials individually and in combination on the behavior of transformed RAW macrophage cells. Newman,D., Tucci,M., Puckett,A., Hughes,J., Benghuzzi,H., 36th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Copper Mountain, CO | 04/1999 |
| Poster Presentation, The effect on bioadhesive polymers either freely in solution or covalently attached to a support on human macrophages. McConachie,A., Newman,D., Tucci,M., Puckett,A., Tsao,A., Hughes,J., Benghuzzi,H., 36th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Copper Mountain, CO | 04/1999 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of RGD and poly-L-lysine individually and in combination on the behavior of transformed RAW macrophage cells. Newman,D., Tucci,M., Puckett,A., Hughes,J., Benghuzzi,H, 63rd Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Tupelo, MS | 02/1999 |
| Poster Presentation, Evaluation of macrophage cells in response to RGD,RGE and poly-L-lysine either freely in solution or covalently attached to a support. Fuller,A., Newman,D., Tucci,M., Puckett,A., Tsau,A., Hughes,J., Benghuzzi,H., 63rd annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Tupelo, MS | 02/1999 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Peggy Wenk Histology Program Scholarship, National Society for Histotechnology | 2021 |
| Alpha Mu Tau member, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science | 2017 |
| Omicron Sigma (Region III), ASCLS | 2015 |
| Past President Service Award, ASCLS-Mississippi | 2015 |
| Recognition of Completion of the 2013-14 Leadership Development Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2013 |
| Educator of the Year, ASCLS-Mississippi | 2013 |
| The Nelson Order, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2012 |
| Recognition of Completion of 2011-12 ASCLS Leadership Academy, 80th ASCLS Annual Awards | 2011 |
| ASMCUE Faculty Enhancement Award, American Society for Microbiology (ASM) | 2011 |
| Key to the Future, ASCLS-Mississippi | 2011 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Society for Clinical Pathology, Member | 2024 |
| Academy for Excellence in Education, Member | 2022 - Present |
| National Society for Histotechnology, Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Member | 2008 - Present |
| Mississippi Chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Member | 2008 - Present |
| Alpha Eta Honor Society, Member | 2006 - Present |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, Member | 2023 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 2017 - 2023 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY PROMOTION AND TENURE, Member | 2015 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ALUMNI RELATIONS, Chair | 2015 - 2017 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Committee | 2014 - 2015 |
| SHRP Best Practices Committee, Member | 2014 - Present |
| National Alpha Eta Honor Society Board of Directors, Member | 2014 - 2022 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 2012 - 2016 |
| Alpha Eta Society Committee, Chair | 2011 - 2012 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-E-LEARNING, Member | 2011 - 2015 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ALUMNI RELATIONS, Member | 2010 - 2023 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Alternate | 2010 - 2014 |
Directed Student Learning
| Supervised Research, Synergism between essential oils and ampicillin against vancomcin-resistant Enterococcus faecium. (2014). 19th Annual SHRP Research Day Advised: Brittany Sanders, Q'Taria Drayton | |
| Supervised Research, Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against methicilin sensitive and resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus. (2019) 24th Annual SHRP Research Day Advised: Dakayla Allison, Aliyah King | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, HumanPapillomavirus and cervical cancer. (2018) 23rd SHRP Research Day Advised: Aiesha Norwood | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Neglected parasitic infections in the United States. (2017) 22nd SHRP Research Day Advised: Amber Jones, Reina Jones, Patrick Johnson | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Real logic: Immulite 2500. (2009) 14th Annual SHRP Research Day, UMMC, 13,55. Advised: Oriundria Archie, Maria Nix, Anita White | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Streptococcus pneumonia: pathogenesis and treatment. (2011) 16th Annual SHRP Research Day, UMMC, 15,48. Advised: Vincent Morton, Terrance Rush, Wesley Perrett | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, The role of sentinel labs in select agent identification. (2012) 17th Annual SHRP Research Day, UMMC,16,61. Advised: Jacqueline Keys, Alicia Benjamin, Jessica Landrum | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Prostate-specific antigen. (2013) 18th Annual SHRP Research Day, UMMC, 17,54. Advised: Michelle Barfield, Dekala Bridgewater, Danielle Torrain, Chase Williams | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, The impact of natural supplements on clinical laboratory testing. (2014) 19th Annual SHRP Research Day Advised: Daniel Billiot, Xan Haven, Hannah Hu, Camilla Wright | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, The ABC's of hemophilia. (2015) 20th Annual SHRP Research Day Advised: William Hampton, Rabel Jatoi, Tansy Nguyen, Vishal Patel | |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Can blood type predict disease susceptibility? (2016) 21st SHRP Research Day Advised: Cameron Craft, Kerri Key, Benita Williams |