Gina Marie Fernandez

Gina Marie Fernandez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Christopher Newport University. She is actively involved in teaching and research, with office located in Forbes Hall 2073 and can be reached at (757) 594-8088 or via email gina.fernandez@cnu.edu.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, George Mason University
• M.A. in Psychology, George Mason University
• B.S. in Psychology, The College of William and Mary

Her research focuses on understanding the neurobehavioral effects of substance use during adolescence. Using rodent models, she investigates the long-term impacts of alcohol and nicotine exposure. Her work contributes to the broader fields of psychopharmacology and developmental neuroscience, aiming to inform prevention and intervention strategies for substance abuse.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her research areas suggest a strong emphasis on behavioral pharmacology and addiction science, with potential interdisciplinary connections to neuroscience and public health.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: Specific information about student advising or grant funding is not available in the current profile. However, as an active assistant professor conducting laboratory-based research, it is likely she mentors undergraduate researchers and may be involved in securing research support through grants, though none are explicitly mentioned.

Labs and Research Teams: Dr. Fernandez's research utilizes rodent models to study adolescent drug use and long-term substance effects, implying the presence of a behavioral pharmacology lab at CNU. While the lab name or team members are not specified, her work likely involves collaboration with students and possibly other faculty in psychology and neuroscience.