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Research Interests:
Dr. Rabin's research interests are in determining the mechanisms of interaction between the central nervous system and the immune system. It has been shown that the hormonal response to various affective states modifies immune system function with a subsequent predisposition to infectious diseases and possible autoimmune diseases and malignancy. Studies are being performed in humans, non-human primates, and rodents.
Selected Publications:
Cohen S, Rabin BS. Psychologic stress, immunity, and cancer. Journal of the National Cancer Institute 90:3-4, 1998.
Ackerman KD, Martino M, Heyman R, Moyna NM, Rabin BS. Stressor-induced alteration of cytokine production in multiple sclerosis patients and controls. Psychosomatic Medicine 60:484-491, 1998.
Miller GE, Cohen S, Rabin BS, Skoner DP, Doyle WJ. Personality and tonic cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, and immune parameters. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity 13:109-123, 1999.
Moyna NM, Bodnar JD, Goldberg HR, Shurin MS, Robertson RJ, Rabin BS. Relation between aerobic fitness level and stress induced alterations in neuroendocrine and immune function. International Journal of Sports Medicine 20:136-141, 1999.
Rabin BS. Stress, Immune Function, and Health: The Connection. John Wiley and Sons, February, 1999.
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