During his academic career at the University of Southern California (USC) (1984–1993), Dr. Charles B. Hensley published peer-reviewed research in several leading scientific journals. His work primarily appeared in journals specializing in physiology, biophysics, and cardiology. Specific journals where his research was featured include:
- American Journal of Physiology: Dr. Hensley published multiple studies here concerning myocardial hypertrophy and the regulation of gene expression in the heart.
- Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC): His molecular research, particularly regarding alpha-1 adrenergic stimulation and its effect on cardiac genes, was documented in this high-impact journal.
- Circulation Research: He contributed findings to this journal relating to molecular cardiology and the physiological responses of heart muscle cells to stress.
- Gene: Dr. Hensley's work on the regulation of gene transcription and the identification of specific genetic markers in cardiomyocytes appeared in this publication.
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS): Some of his collaborative postdoctoral work at the Keck School of Medicine of USC was published in PNAS, focusing on biophysical mechanisms at the cellular level.