Jeff Hansen

Jeff Hansen

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Research Editor

jeffhans@uab.edu • (205) 209-2355

Communicates UAB research discoveries and initiatives from across the university for a variety of audiences.

Specific beats include: biochemistry; cell, developmental and integrated biology; microbiology; molecular genetics; neurobiology; pathology; pharmacology and tocixology; Alabama Drug Discovery Alliance; Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Novel diabetes drug candidate shows promising properties in human islets and mouse models

Novel diabetes drug candidate shows promising properties in human islets and mouse models
The drug candidate is a non-toxic small molecule that given orally effectively rescued mice from models of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Two distinct circuits drive inhibition in the sensory thalamus of the brain

Two distinct circuits drive inhibition in the sensory thalamus of the brain
This research offers fundamental insights about sensory thalamic subnetworks and will enable powerful new strategies to probe behavioral and perceptual functions of these distinct circuits.

Altimmune COVID-19 vaccine candidate tested at UAB shows positive preclinical results

Altimmune COVID-19 vaccine candidate tested at UAB shows positive preclinical results

AdCOVID stimulated both strong serum neutralizing activity and potent mucosal IgA immunity in the respiratory tract.

A dual antenatal therapy benefits extreme preterm babies better than either alone or none

A dual antenatal therapy benefits extreme preterm babies better than either alone or none
Two treatments given together before birth —  magnesium sulfate and corticosteroids — can improve outcomes in preterm children.

A complex gene program initiates brain changes in response to cocaine

A complex gene program initiates brain changes in response to cocaine

This work is a step forward in understanding early molecular changes that influence the development of addiction, and may have application to the role of similar gene programs that mediate other types of behavior, memory formation or neuropsychiatric disorders.

Expansion stress enhances growth and migration of breast cancer cells

Expansion stress enhances growth and migration of breast cancer cells
This study was done in mice and with a novel, tissue-engineered, three-dimensional breast cancer mimetic system.

Neonatal exposure to antigens of commensal bacteria promotes broader immune repertoire

Neonatal exposure to antigens of commensal bacteria promotes broader immune repertoire
This mouse study looked at a group of immune cells called innate-like B-1 B cells.

Louis Justement and Mary-Ann Bjornsti begin leadership roles at FASEB

Louis Justement and Mary-Ann Bjornsti begin leadership roles at FASEB
FASEB is the largest coalition of biological and biomedical research associations in the United States.

Slow release of two chemicals protects the heart after experimental heart attacks

Slow release of two chemicals protects the heart after experimental heart attacks
Injections of two chemicals in a slow-release form significantly reduced the size of dead heart tissue and improved the function of the left ventricle.

The Parkinson’s disease gut has an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens

The Parkinson’s disease gut has an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens
This novel finding will enable experimental studies to determine whether and how these microbes play a role in triggering the disease.
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