Julie A. Christianson

This study shows REST is reduced in endometriosis and its deletion in mice causes progesterone resistance, subfertility, and larger endometriotic lesions.

The paper identifies Avpr1a as a novel candidate gene for chronic visceral pain through genomic and functional analyses in mouse models and human patients.

This study shows that voluntary wheel running reduces UCPPS symptoms in male mice with early life stress, improving mechanical sensitivity, bladder output, and mast cell degranulation.

This study shows that foot shock stress in anxiety-prone mice leads to persistent pain hypersensitivity and anhedonia, suggesting a model for understanding chronic pain and mood disorders in UCPPS patients.