Charlene Hanlon

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Canada – Thesis: Has the intensive genetic selection of commercial layer chickens impacted the control of the reproductive axis?
• BSc Animal Biology- University of Guelph, Canada

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2022-Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Poultry Science, Auburn University, AL
• 2020-2022 – Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Canada

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Poultry Science Association
• World Poultry Science Association
• International Symposium on Avian Endocrinology

Dr. Hanlon’s research focuses on the integration of reproduction, endocrinology, metabolism, growth and management using molecular, biochemical and physiological approaches to support the reproductive success of poultry species and the industry. This includes investigations into the impact of lighting management, feeding regimens and housing on egg production rates in laying hens and fertilization and hatchability rates in broiler breeder flocks.

RECENT COURSES TAUGHT

• POUL 1000 – Introduction to Poultry Science
  POUL 3060 – Breeding, Fertility, and Hatchability

RECENT OR SELECT PUBLICATIONS

• Hanlon, C., Zuidhof, MJ., Rodriguez, A., Takeshima, K., and Bédécarrats, GY. 2023. Continuous exposure to red light induced photorefractoriness in broiler breeder pullets. Poultry Science 102: 102542.
• Bahry, MA., Hanlon, C., Ziezold, CJ., Schaus, S., and Bédécarrats, G.Y. 2023. Impact of growth trajectory on sexual maturation in layer chickens. Frontiers in Physiology. 14:1174238. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1174238.
• Hanlon, C. Ziezold, C. and Bédécarrats, G.Y. 2022. The Diverse Roles of 17β-Estradiol in Non-Gonadal Tissues and Its Consequential Impact on Reproduction in Laying and Broiler Breeder Hens. Frontiers in Physiology. 13:942790. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.942790.
• Bédécarrats, GY, Hanlon, C., and Tsutsui, K. 2022. Gonadotropin inhibitory hormone (GnIH) and its receptor, potential key to the integration and coordination of metabolic status and reproduction. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 12: 781543. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2021.781543.
• Hanlon, C., Takeshima, K., Kiarie, E.G., and Bédécarrats, GY. 2022. Bone and eggshell quality throughout an extended laying cycle in three strains of layers spanning 50 years of selection. Poultry Science 101: 101672.
• Hanlon, C., Takeshima, K, and Bédécarrats, GY. 2021. Changes in the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary gonadal axis across three differentially selected strains of laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus). Frontiers in Physiology. 12:651491 doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.651491
• Hanlon, C., Ramachandran, R., Zuidhof, M., and Bédécarrats, GY. 2020. Should I Lay or Should I Grow: Photoperiodic Versus Metabolic Cues in Chickens. Frontiers in Physiology. 11: 707. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00707.
• Takeshima, K., Hanlon, C., Sparling, B., Korver, D.R., and Bédécarrats, G.Y. 2019. Spectrum lighting during pullet rearing and its impact on subsequent production performance in layers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 1-17.
• Bédécarrats, G.Y. and Hanlon, C. 2017. Effect of lighting and photoperiod on chicken egg production and quality. In: Egg Innovations and strategies for improvement. Academic Press. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. pages: 30