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Julie Rose Hens

PhD, MS, BA
Research Scientist

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Julie Rose Hens, PhD, MS, BA

Research Summary

Dr. Hens is working on a project that demonstrates that methionine restriction (MR) can affect mitochondrial function in triple negative breast cancer. Her preliminary data suggests that MR increases apoptosis through a mitochondrial specific mechanism. Additionally, Dr. Hens is working in John Wysolmerski’s laboratory focusing on the role of parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrP), calcium sensing receptor(CaSR) and GABAR1 and GABAR2 interactions in breast cancer and mammary function. Present projects also include examining the role of dietary fats on breast cancer and metastasis, in addition examining lactation and possible protective effects on metabolism.

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Research Interests

Breast Neoplasms; Methionine; Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms

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