Kenneth Campbell

Dr. Kenneth Campbell is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, where he leads a research laboratory focused on elucidating the molecular genetic mechanisms governing basal ganglia circuit formation. His work explores how disruptions in these circuits alter normal behaviors, with implications for understanding childhood neuropsychiatric disorders.

His research leverages mouse models to investigate gene regulation in neural stem cells, neurodevelopmental disorders, and pharmacological interventions for neurological conditions. Collaborative studies highlight his expertise in transcription factors (e.g., Gsx2, Ascl1, Sp8), neuronal-glial specification, and stress-related neurobehavioral abnormalities.

Dr. Campbell's peer-reviewed publications span topics including olfactory bulb interneuron diversity, microglial activation in neonatal hydrocephalus, and the role of motile cilia in neurological diseases. His work bridges developmental neurobiology with translational psychiatry and pharmacological applications.

His affiliations include the Children's Hospital Bldg R, and he has contributed to understanding cortico-striatal and olfactory circuit formation, neural stem cell regulation, and cortical identity maintenance. Contact: campbekh@ucmail.uc.edu