Julie Hens
Biography
Research & Publications
Biography
Julie R. Hens, Ph.D., is presently a research associate scientist at Yale University and is an internationally recognized developmental biologist and cancer researcher. Previously, she was a Senior Scientist at the Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science (OFAS) where she specialized in studying methionine restriction and cancer. She was an Assistant Professor of Biology at St. Bonaventure University where she developed courses in Genetics, Developmental biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Aging. She established laboratories, and organizing students to present their independent research at a University-wide Symposium. She has over 15 years of experience in the field of mammary gland physiology and development, and cancer biology Dr. Hens has contributed to the understanding of molecular mechanisms involved in embryonic mammary gland and bone development. More recently, she has expanded our understanding of how dietary methionine restriction can affect epigenetic mechanisms involved in cancer progression, bone development, and fatty liver disease. At Yale, she is examining the role of PTHrP, CASR, GABABR1 and GABABR2 in mammary gland function and during cancer.
Education & Training
- Research Associate ScientistYale University (2007)
- Postdoctoral associateYale University (2005)
- PhDUniversity of Maryland @ College Park, Animal Science/Cell Biology (2001)
- MSPennsylvania State University, Genetics intercollegiate program (1994)
- BACanisius College, Biology (1991)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Keenan Grant | St. Bonaventure University | 2009 |
Research Grant | St. Bonaventure University | 2008, 2009 |
Society of Developmental Biology Teaching faculty travel award | Society of Developmental Biology | 2008, 2010 |
Keanan Award | St. Bonaventure University | 2007 |
Colorado Technical University Faculty Service Award | Colorado Technical University | 2005 |
ASBMR Young Investigator Award | American Society of Bone and Mineral Research | 2004 |
Teacher Recognition Award | University of Maryland University College’s | 2004 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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Protein & Peptide Letters Journal | Reviewer | 2020 |
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry | Reviewed mansucripts | 2017 - 2022 |
American Cancer Society | Member | 2016 - 2020 |
Oncotarget | Reviewer | 2016 |
New York Academy of Science | Member | 2015 - 2017 |
Breast Cancer Research | Reviewer | 2012 |
St. Bonaventure Faculty search committe | I was Chair of one committee, and on another as a member, both were for Biology faculty | 2011 - 2012 |
Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry | Reviewer of Journal Articles | 2010 - 2022 |
Developmental Biology | Reviewed Manuscripts | 2010 - 2022 |
Society of Developmental Biology | Member | 2008 - 2017 |
Developmental Biology | Member | 2008 - 2017 |
St. Bonaventure Faculty Senate | Faculty Senator representing the Biology Department at St. Bonaventure University | 2008 - 2013 |
Campus’ Grounds Committee | faculty representative for the Campus’ Grounds Committee | 2008 - 2013 |
St. Bonaventure University | Several local high school students joined my laboratory during the summer and were mentored by me. | 2008 - 2012 |
St. Bonaventure University | Conducted Open-house for potential students and their pare | 2008 - 2012 |
Search committe | Member of the search committee for Visiting Assistant Professor for Fall 2008. | 2008 |
Search committe for animal caretaker/ chemical waste supervisor | Member of the search committee for animal caretaker/ chemical waste supervisor job. | 2008 |
St. Bonaventure University | Supported the St. Bonaventure University music department by playing french horn and mentoring horn players in the band | 2007 - 2012 |
American Society of Bone and Mineral Research | Member | 2004 - 2020 |
Endocrinology Society | Member | 2003 - 2007 |
National Science Teaching Association | Member | 2002 - 2013 |
American Society of Experimental Biology | Member | 2000 - 2005 |
American Society of Molecular Biology | Member | 2000 - 2002 |
American Society of Cell Biology | Member | 1995 - 2002 |
American Dairy Science Association | Member | 1992 - 2001 |