Wayne J. Kuenzel Data-verified
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Physiologist, Neurobiologist/ Professor
faculty
Poultry Science
Research Areas
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Wayne J. Kuenzel's research investigates the neurobiological and physiological underpinnings of stress responses in animals, with a particular focus on avian species. His work often integrates neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, and molecular biology techniques to elucidate complex physiological pathways. He has explored the roles of specific neurochemicals, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor and corticotropin-releasing hormone, in stress regulation within the avian brain.
His research extends to identifying genetic factors influencing stress responses, as demonstrated by his work on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with stress traits in quail. Kuenzel also contributes to the understanding of animal health through studies on biomarkers for conditions like woody breast disease in broilers. His collaborative efforts include work with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, contributing to a shared publication record in areas of animal science and physiology.
With a career marked by extensive publication and a high citation count, Kuenzel's contributions have been recognized through designations such as a "high-impact researcher." His scholarly output includes work on the avian visual system and neuroendocrine axes, reflecting a comprehensive approach to understanding animal physiology and behavior.
Metrics
- h-index: 36
- Publications: 149
- Citations: 6,593
Selected Publications
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A histological and diceCT-derived 3D reconstruction of the avian visual thalamofugal pathway (2024)
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Mapping the avian visual tectofugal pathway using 3D reconstruction (2023)
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Interaction between the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal and thyroid axes during immobilization stress (2022)
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The avian subpallium and autonomic nervous system (2021)
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Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail (2021)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
- Possible roles of brain derived neurotrophic factor and corticotropin releasing hormone neurons in the nucleus of hippocampal commissure functioning within the avian neuroendocrine regulation of stress
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail
- Possible roles of brain derived neurotrophic factor and corticotropin releasing hormone neurons in the nucleus of hippocampal commissure functioning within the avian neuroendocrine regulation of stress
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Interaction between the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal and thyroid axes during immobilization stress
- A histological and diceCT-derived 3D reconstruction of the avian visual thalamofugal pathway
- Mapping the avian visual tectofugal pathway using 3D reconstruction
- Author response for "Mapping the avian visual tectofugal pathway using 3D reconstruction"
- A histological and diceCT-derived 3D reconstruction of the avian visual thalamofugal pathway
- Mapping the avian visual tectofugal pathway using 3D reconstruction
- Author response for "Mapping the avian visual tectofugal pathway using 3D reconstruction"
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Contributors
- Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail
- Identification of SNPs Associated with Stress Response Traits within High Stress and Low Stress Lines of Japanese Quail
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
- Blood Plasma Biomarkers for Woody Breast Disease in Commercial Broilers
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