معرفی
Dr. Eric S. Wohleb is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Systems Physiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His research focuses on neuroimmune mechanisms in psychiatric disorders, particularly how stress affects microglia-mediated synaptic plasticity and behavior. He holds a doctorate in Neuroscience from The Ohio State University (2013) and completed postdoctoral training under Dr. Ronald Duman at Yale University School of Medicine (2013-2016).
- Current research explores stress-induced neuroinflammation, microglial biology, and rapid-acting antidepressants like ketamine.
- Key grants include federal awards from NIMH, NIDA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
His work integrates immunology, neuroscience, and behavioral pharmacology to address mechanisms linking chronic stress, immune activation, and mood disorders. Recent publications highlight sex-specific responses in microglial and astrocytic systems to stressors.
Scientific Awards
- NARSAD Young Investigator Grant (2017-2019)
Grants
- NIMH R21MH120614 (2019-2021): Microglial BDNF in stress and antidepressant responses ($200,625)
- NIDA R21DA049253 (2019-2021): Maternal opioid exposure and executive function ($240,750)
- NINR R01NR019531 (2020-2025): Childhood leukemia survival and cognition ($543,381)
- NIMH R01MH123545 (2020-2025): Neuron-microglia contributions to stress ($422,347)
- VA IPA (2023-2024): Stress and VA Merit Award ($8,279)
- NIMH R01MH130399 (2023-2028): Stress-induced DNA breaks and neuron function ($799,766)
