Dr. Bob Hinrichsen deals in the field of Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry. He did his PhD from Indiana University and Post Doctorate in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Bob Hinrichsen is an Associate Professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

The current subject of study in Dr. Bob Hinrichsen's laboratory has to do with the role of biological rhythms in the control of cellular behavior in Paramecium tetraurelia. His previous research involved the role of calcium and calmodulin in the control of cellular behavior and regulated exocytosis in the ciliated protozoan Paramecium tetraurelia.