Amelia Gray, MS, NRP

Amelia serves as the Research Coordinator at the UNC College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she supports research initiatives. She brings experience spanning clinical practice, biomedical research, higher education administration, and teaching.

Prior to joining the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Amelia worked in Emergency Medical Services as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), an EMT Crew Leader, and a Paramedic Crew Leader, gaining three years of experience in clinical and prehospital medical care. At Colorado State University, she worked as a laboratory research assistant and served as the Assistant Graduate Education Coordinator within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. In these roles, she developed experience in biomedical research, graduate education, and academic program administration.

Bachelor of Science, Biology | Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences | Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Amelia’s research background is in reproductive neuroendocrinology, where she investigated the neural and endocrine mechanisms underlying reproductive function. Her research experience has focused on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, specifically the role of hypothalamic signaling in fertility and reproductive physiology, and how these functions can be impacted by stress. She has conducted research using mouse and sheep models as well as immortalized cell lines, employing molecular, cellular, and integrative approaches. While this work established her foundation in biomedical research, her current research interests are increasingly focused on education and pedagogy.

In her role at the UNC College of Osteopathic Medicine, Amelia is particularly interested in research examining factors that influence student learning, performance, engagement, and academic success. Her interests include evaluating teaching and learning strategies, identifying factors that contribute to or hinder student success, and exploring evidence-based approaches to improving educational outcomes in health professions education. She is especially interested in research that can help educators better understand and support students as they navigate rigorous medical education curricula.