Ellen J. Hess - Genetic Mutations

Author Information

Ellen J. Hess is a prominent researcher associated with the School of Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She holds positions in the Department of Pharmacology, the Department of Neurology, and the Department of Human Genetics. Her work primarily revolves around the genetic and neurological aspects of movement disorders, with a strong focus on dystonia and related conditions.

Research Contributions

Ellen J. Hess has made significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms underlying dystonia and other movement disorders. Her research often explores the synaptic and molecular dysfunctions in these disorders, particularly focusing on the role of striatal circuitry and muscarinic receptors. Her work has led to insights into potential therapeutic targets, such as the blockade of M4 muscarinic receptors, which has shown promise in normalizing dopamine release in models of dystonia. Hess has also contributed to the development of induced pluripotent stem cells for studying genetic conditions like Lesch-Nyhan disease.

Aliases

Ellen J. Hess is known by several aliases in academic publications, including E. J. Hess, E J Hess, Ellen J. Hess, and Ellen J Hess. These variations can be found across different scientific journals and databases.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric Value
Total Number of Papers 119
Total Citation Count 5648
H-index 40

Publications:

DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2021.113855

Year: 2021

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