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Dr. Courtney DeVries is a Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine with appointments in both the Department of Neuroscience and Department of Medicine. She also serves as Deputy Director of the WVU Cancer Institute Administration. Her research examines how social environments influence health outcomes, particularly focusing on mechanisms linking stress, social isolation, and neuroimmune responses in conditions like stroke and cancer. She earned her PhD from the University of Maryland.
Her laboratory investigates:
- Neuroendocrine pathways underlying social behavior and stress responses
- Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment ('chemo-brain') and sleep disruption
- Neuroplasticity following cerebral ischemia
- Behavioral pharmacology approaches to mitigate treatment side effects
Dr. DeVries' publications (2012-2017) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus, with articles spanning neuroimmunology, chronobiology, psycho-oncology, and stroke pathophysiology. Her work frequently employs preclinical models to explore circadian influences on chemotherapy responses, social modulation of neuroinflammation, and tumor-neuroimmune interactions.
Major Scientific Honors:
- Distinguished Mentor Award, Ohio State University (2017)
- Established Investigator Award, American Heart Association (2003)
- Fellow of American Heart Association (2001) and Stroke Council (2000)
- Curt P. Richter Award, International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology (2006)
She directs multiple NIH and foundation-funded projects examining psychosocial influences on cancer progression and recovery. Her lab team investigates therapeutic strategies targeting neuroimmune pathways to improve quality of life during cancer treatment.
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