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Judith R. Homberg

Judith R. Homberg

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Neuroscience

D-Index
60
Citations
14509
World Ranking
3813
National Ranking
117

Overview

Judith R. Homberg is affiliated with Radboud University in the Netherlands, focusing primarily on neuroscience. Their research spans several subfields, including Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Behavioral Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, and Social Psychology. The scientist has contributed to the understanding of complex neural mechanisms through work in main topics such as Stress Responses and Cortisol, Neuroendocrine Regulation and Behavior, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior, Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling, and Functional Brain Connectivity Studies.

Their publication record includes papers in various prominent venues. Frequent publication venues include:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry

Notable recent papers authored or coauthored by Judith R. Homberg include:

  • "Measuring Behavior in the Home Cage: Study Design, Applications, Challenges, and Perspectives" (2021), published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
  • "Ndufs4 knockout mouse models of Leigh syndrome: pathophysiology and intervention" (2021), published in Brain
  • "Gestational Factors throughout Fetal Neurodevelopment: The Serotonin Link" (2020), published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "Interneuron hypomyelination is associated with cognitive inflexibility in a rat model of schizophrenia" (2020), published in Nature Communications
  • "The continued need for animals to advance brain research" (2021), published in Neuron

The scientist has collaborated frequently with other researchers, including:

  • Joanes Grandjean
  • Michel M. M. Verheij
  • Marloes J. A. G. Henckens
  • Fabio Fumagalli
  • Francesca Calabrese

Judith R. Homberg's research demonstrates a strong focus on advancing knowledge in neuroscience through both experimental investigation and theoretical exploration, with a significant number of publications investigating neural and behavioral processes linked to stress, neuroendocrine functions, and receptor signaling.

Best Publications

  • Modulation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis by Early Life Stress Exposure.

    Miranda van Bodegom;Judith R. Homberg;Marloes J. A. G. Henckens

  • Looking on the bright side of serotonin transporter gene variation

    Judith R. Homberg;Klaus-Peter Lesch

  • A cannabinoid mechanism in relapse to cocaine seeking.

    T J De Vries;Y Shaham;J R Homberg;H Crombag

  • BEHAVIORAL, NEUROCHEMICAL AND ENDOCRINOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE EARLY SOCIAL ISOLATION SYNDROME

    C.A Heidbreder;I.C Weiss;A.M Domeney;C Pryce

  • Sensory Processing Sensitivity in the context of Environmental Sensitivity: A critical review and development of research agenda.

    Corina U. Greven;Corina U. Greven;Francesca Lionetti;Charlotte Booth;Elaine N. Aron

  • The role of serotonin in drug use and addiction.

    Christian P. Müller;Judith R. Homberg

  • A critical review of sex differences in decision-making tasks: focus on the Iowa Gambling Task.

    Ruud van den Bos;Judith Homberg;Leonie de Visser

  • Emotional eating as a mediator between depression and weight gain.

    Tatjana van Strien;Tatjana van Strien;Hanna Konttinen;Judith R. Homberg;Rutger C.M.E. Engels

  • New perspectives on the neurodevelopmental effects of SSRIs

    Judith R. Homberg;Dirk Schubert;Patricia Gaspar

  • Characterization of the serotonin transporter knockout rat: a selective change in the functioning of the serotonergic system.

    J.R. Homberg;J.D.A. Olivier;B.M.G. Smits;J.D. Mul

  • A study in male and female 5-HT transporter knockout rats: an animal model for anxiety and depression disorders.

    Jocelien Olivier;M G C Van Der Hart;R P L Van Swelm;P J Dederen

  • The reciprocal interaction between serotonin and social behaviour

    Dominik Kiser;Ben SteemerS;Igor Branchi;Judith R. Homberg

  • Conserved role for the serotonin transporter gene in rat and mouse neurobehavioral endophenotypes

    A Kalueff;Jocelien Olivier;L J P Nonkes;J R Homberg

  • Cannabinoid modulation of the reinforcing and motivational properties of heroin and heroin-associated cues in rats

    Taco J De Vries;Judith R Homberg;Rob Binnekade;Halfdan S Raasø

  • Animal models of depression and anxiety: What do they tell us about human condition?

    I D Neumann;G Wegener;J R Homberg;H Cohen

  • The serotonin-BDNF duo: Developmental implications for the vulnerability to psychopathology

    Judith Regina Homberg;Raffaella Molteni;Francesca Calabrese;Marco A. Riva

  • Fluoxetine administration to pregnant rats increases anxiety-related behavior in the offspring

    Jocelien D A Olivier;A Vallès;A Vallès;Floor van Heesch;Anthonieke Afrasiab-Middelman

  • Serotonin and decision making processes

    Judith R. Homberg

  • Serotonin transporter deficiency in rats improves inhibitory control but not behavioural flexibility

    Judith R. Homberg;Tommy Pattij;Mieke C. W. Janssen;Eric Ronken

  • Rodent versions of the iowa gambling task: opportunities and challenges for the understanding of decision-making.

    Leonie de Visser;Judith R Homberg;Manuela Mitsogiannis;Fiona D Zeeb

  • Enhanced motivation to self-administer cocaine is predicted by self-grooming behaviour and relates to dopamine release in the rat medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala.

    Judith R Homberg;Margot van den Akker;Halfdan S Raasø;George Wardeh

  • Prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and social responsiveness symptoms of autism: population-based study of young children

    Hanan El Marroun;Tonya J. H. White;Noortje J. F. van der Knaap;Judith R. Homberg

Frequent Co-Authors

Edwin Cuppen
Edwin Cuppen Utrecht University
Liesbeth Reneman
Liesbeth Reneman University of Amsterdam
Tamas Kozicz
Tamas Kozicz Mayo Clinic
Francesca Calabrese
Francesca Calabrese University of Milan
Anton N. M. Schoffelmeer
Anton N. M. Schoffelmeer VU University Medical Center
Taco J. De Vries
Taco J. De Vries VU University Medical Center
Guido A. van Wingen
Guido A. van Wingen University of Amsterdam
Daniel L.A. van den Hove
Daniel L.A. van den Hove Maastricht University
Markus Wöhr
Markus Wöhr Philipp University of Marburg
Paul J. Lucassen
Paul J. Lucassen University of Amsterdam

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