Catherine M. Pinkston is a family medicine resident at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She received her Doctor of Osteopathy from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015 and has several years of research experience focusing on vitamin D and its impact on muscle and bone health. Her experience includes clinical research positions at Purdue University and serving as a teaching assistant at Midwestern University.

1. Catherine M. Pinkston
9705 Marino Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(260) 348-3812
cpinkston22@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2015 MidwesternUniversity, ChicagoCollege ofOsteopathic Medicine Downers Grove, IL
Doctor of Osteopathy
2009 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Master of Science: Nutritional Biochemistry
2007 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science: Nutrition Science, Graduated with Honors
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015-present The Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH
FamilyMedicine Resident, PGY-1
2012-2013 MidwesternUniversity Downers Grove, IL
Tutor for Medical Gross Anatomy
Summer 2012 KennethA. Suarez Summer ResearchFellowship Downers Grove, IL
Mechanisms Bywhich Epstein-Barr virus can lead to Hodgkin’s lymphoma
2009-2010 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Clinical research assistant: Calcium and bone metabolism in Hispanic adolescents
2007-2009 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
Graduate research assistant
PUBLICATIONS
2008-2009 A. Carrillo, M. Flynn, C.Pinkston, M. Markofski, Y. Jiang, S. Donkin, D. Teegarden
Impact of vitamin D supplementation during a resistance training program on body composition, muscle function,
and glucose tolerance in overweight and obese adults
Clinical Nutrition, 2012
2008-2009 A. Carrillo, M. Flynn, C.Pinkston, M. Markofski, Y. Jiang, S. Donkin, D. Teegarden
Vitamin D supplementation during exercise training does not alter inflammatorybiomarkers in overweight and
obese subjects
European Journal of AppliedPhysiology, 2012
2007-2009 C. Pinkston, D. Teegarden
The Role of Vitamin D in Muscle Metabolism and Insulin Signaling
Graduate Thesis
2007-2008 E. Chang, S. Siddiqui, C.Burlage, S. Donkin, D. Teegarden
Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone Effects on Insulin Signaling and Body Composition
FASEB J. 2008
2004-2007 C. Burlage, D. Teegarden
Vitamin D Intake and Uncoupling Protein
Undergraduate Honors Thesis, 2007
2004-2007 SMK Siddiqui, E. Chang, C.Burlage, M. Zou K.K. Buhman, S. Koser, S.S. Donkin, D. Teegarden
Dietary Intervention with Vitamin D, Calcium and Whey Protein Reduced Fat Mass and Increased Lean Mass in Rats
NutritionResearch, 2008

2. POSTER PRESENTATIONS
May2013 New Insights into the Mechanisms ByWhich Epstein-Barr Virus May Promote Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Development
C. Pinkston, R. Incrocci, A. Gilchrist, M. Swanson-Mungerson
MidwesternUniversityResearchDay, Downers Grove, IL
April 2009 The Role of 1,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D in Muscle Hypertrophy and Insulin Signaling
C. Pinkston, D. Teegarden
Experimental Biology2009, New Orleans, LA
May2007 Dairy Product Intake Regulation of Uncoupling Proteins
C. Burlage, D. Teegarden
Purdue UniversityUndergraduate Honors Research Colloquium
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2015-present DOCARE International, NFP
-Board of Trustees Resident Representative Fall 2015-present
-Participated in monthlong global health experience inSanAndres Ixtapa, Guatemaladuring March 2015
2015-present TCH/UC Family Medicine Global Health Interest Group
Spring 2014-present La Puerta Rosada
-Collaborate with local nurse practitioner to collect medicalsupplies andprovide healthcare in the rural
Guatemalan village ofJaibalito
-Participated in outreachclinics during May2014 and March2015
2014-2015 Midwestern University
-Clinical teaching assistant
-Provide clinical instruction for MS-1 and MS-2 clinical medicine workshops
2014-2015 Midwestern University
-COMCoach
-Provide assistance to MS-2 students studying for boards andpreparingfor clinical rotations
2012-2015 Community Health Clinic Volunteer
-Medical student volunteer
-Assist physicians inproviding healthcare to underservedpatients inChicago
2012-2015 Sigma Sigma Phi Honors and Service Fraternity
- Treasurer, 2012-2013
-Complete quarterlyservice projects while maintaining high academic standards
2011-2015 International Health Club
Secretary, 2012-2013
-Advisedstudents onglobal health outreachandorganizedmedical supplydrives
2011-2015 Student American Academy of Osteopathy
-Attended the 2012 AmericanAcademyof OsteopathyConvocation
2011-2013 Healthcare For All
Member of Steering Committee, 2013-2013
-Brought in speakers and held focus groups onissues surrounding underservedmedicine and healthcare policy
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ALSO
AWARDS AND HONORS
Spring 2013 Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Academic Award
Summer 2012 Kenneth A. Suarez Summer Research Fellowship Recipient
Spring 2012 Inducted as member of Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Honor and Service Fraternity
2011-2015 John and Maryann Chapman Medical Education Scholarship