Robert J. Handa

13.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
178 papers, 10.6k citations indexed

About

Robert J. Handa is a scholar working on Behavioral Neuroscience, Genetics and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert J. Handa has authored 178 papers receiving a total of 10.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 77 papers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 67 papers in Genetics and 52 papers in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Recurrent topics in Robert J. Handa's work include Stress Responses and Cortisol (77 papers), Estrogen and related hormone effects (65 papers) and Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones (46 papers). Robert J. Handa is often cited by papers focused on Stress Responses and Cortisol (77 papers), Estrogen and related hormone effects (65 papers) and Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones (46 papers). Robert J. Handa collaborates with scholars based in United States, Denmark and United Kingdom. Robert J. Handa's co-authors include Michael Weiser, Trent D Lund, Chad D. Foradori, Mario G. Oyola, L. Hayley Burgess, Ashley Heck, Laura R. Hinds, Derek Solum, Robert F. McGivern and Sheryl G. Beck and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Neuroscience, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Robert J. Handa

178 papers receiving 10.4k citations

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Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal and hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axes: sex differences in regulation of stress responsivity

2017 478 citations Mario G. Oyola, Robert J. Handa Stress profile →
Sex differences in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis’ response to stress: an important role for gonadal hormones

2018 320 citations Ashley Heck, Robert J. Handa profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Evaluating different models of maternal stress on stress-responsive systems in prepubertal mice 2023 ·Frontiers in Neuroscience ·Julietta A. Sheng, Robert J. Handa, Stuart Tobet	3
2	Glucocorticoid regulation of diurnal spine plasticity in the murine ventromedial prefrontal cortex 2022 ·Journal of Neuroendocrinology ·(unknown), (unknown), Julietta A. Sheng, T. John Wu, Robert J. Handa	3
3	The Effects of Chronic Variable Stress and Photoperiod Alteration on the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Response and Behavior of Mice 2022 ·Neuroscience ·Lauren A. Miller, (unknown), Robert J. Handa, (unknown)	11
4	Gut microbiota and metabolic marker alteration following dietary isoflavone‐photoperiod interaction 2020 ·Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism ·Mario G. Oyola, Ryan C. Johnson, Bradly M. Bauman, Kenneth G. Frey, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Kimberly A. Bishop‐Lilly, D. Scott Merrell, Robert J. Handa, T. John Wu	11
5	Social isolation alters hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis activity after chronic variable stress in male C57BL/6 mice 2020 ·Stress ·Ashley Heck, Julietta A. Sheng, (unknown), (unknown), Natalie J. Bales, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Robert J. Handa	25
6	Sex-Dependent Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid Regulation of the Mouse Hypothalamic Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Gene 2019 ·Endocrinology ·Ashley Heck, (unknown), Rosalie M. Uht, Robert J. Handa	15
7	Distribution and chemical composition of estrogen receptor β neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the female and male mouse hypothalamus 2017 ·The Journal of Comparative Neurology ·Mario G. Oyola, (unknown), (unknown), Robert J. Handa	39
8	Sex-dependent programming effects of prenatal glucocorticoid treatment on the developing serotonin system and stress-related behaviors in adulthood 2016 ·Neuroscience ·Ryoko Hiroi, David L. Carbone, Damian G. Zuloaga, Heather A. Bimonte‐Nelson, Robert J. Handa	50
9	Sex-dependent pathophysiology as predictors of comorbidity of major depressive disorder and cardiovascular disease 2013 ·Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology ·Stuart Tobet, Robert J. Handa, Jill M. Goldstein	20
10	The Anticancer Drug Tamoxifen Counteracts the Pathology in a Mouse Model of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 2013 ·American Journal Of Pathology ·O.M. Dorchies, (unknown), Elyes Dahmane, Hesham M. Ismail, Olivier Petermann, O. Patthey-Vuadens, Sophie A. Comyn, (unknown), (unknown), Robert J. Handa, Laurent A. Décosterd, Urs T. Rüegg	69
11	Histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) participates in the down-regulation of corticotropin releasing hormone gene (crh) expression 2011 ·Physiology & Behavior ·Lydia Miller, Chad D. Foradori, (unknown), Dharmendra Sharma, Robert J. Handa, Rosalie M. Uht	18
12	Estrogen receptor beta regulates the expression of tryptophan-hydroxylase 2 mRNA within serotonergic neurons of the rat dorsal raphe nuclei 2009 ·Neuroscience ·Nina C. Donner, Robert J. Handa	161
13	Dihydrotestosterone may inhibit hypothalamo–pituitary–adrenal activity by acting through estrogen receptor in the male mouse 2004 ·Neuroscience Letters ·Trent D Lund, Daniel J. Munson, (unknown), Robert J. Handa	73
14	Novel Actions of Estrogen Receptor-β on Anxiety-Related Behaviors 2004 ·Endocrinology ·Trent D Lund, Tomislav Rovis, W. C. Chung, Robert J. Handa	369
15	Fetal Alcohol-Exposed Rats Exhibit Differential Response to Cholinergic Drugs on a Delay-Dependent Memory Task 1999 ·Neurobiology of Learning and Memory ·Alan H. Nagahara, Robert J. Handa	26
16	Plasma beta-endorphin levels and childhood intussusception 1994 ·Journal of Emergency Medicine ·SIMON P. ROS, (unknown), Donna M. Bhisitkul, (unknown), Robert J. Handa	7
17	Androgen Inhibits the Increases in Hypothalamic Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) and CRH-lmmunoreactivity following Gonadectomy 1994 ·Neuroendocrinology ·(unknown), Debra J. Magnuson, Thackery S. Gray, Robert J. Handa	139
18	Localization of cells containing estrogen receptor-like immunoreactivity in the Brazilian opossum brain 1991 ·Brain Research ·Charles A. Fox, Lynne R. Ross, Robert J. Handa, Carol D. Jacobson	42
19	Progesterone Modulation of Androgen Receptors in the Brain and Pituitary of Male Guinea Pigs* 1988 ·Endocrinology ·Peter B. Connolly, Robert J. Handa, John A. Resko	20
20	Influence of Perinatal Androgen on the Sexually Dimorphic Distribution of Tyrosine Hydroxylase-Immunoreactive Cells and Fibers in the Anteroventral Periventricular Nucleus of the Rat 1985 ·Neuroendocrinology ·Richard B. Simerly, Larry W. Swanson, Robert J. Handa, Roger A. Gorski	156

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