Julia M. Vlachaki Walker

This study identifies LIF as a key pro-algesic cytokine in arthritis-related pain, showing its role in neuronal signalling and pain-like behaviours in human and mouse models.

This paper identifies Pdgfrb+ fibroblast and mural cells as contributors to neuropathic pain by showing their increased numbers and expression of pro-algesic mediators in a mouse model.

This study uses in vivo calcium imaging and home cage monitoring to assess joint neuron activity and locomotor behavior in mouse arthritis models, finding increased spontaneous activity in AIA mice but not PMX mice.

The paper shows that R481, a brain-permeable AMPK activator, raises blood glucose and enhances counterregulatory responses to hypoglycemia in rats without affecting insulin sensitivity.

This study shows that human astrocytes increase fatty acid oxidation under recurrent low glucose to maintain nucleotide levels, indicating mitochondrial dysfunction in hypoglycemia response.