H. Scott Swartzwelder

H. Scott Swartzwelder is a Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, Durham, NC. His research focuses on the long-term effects of adolescent alcohol exposure on neurobiology and behavior.

• Email: hss@duke.edu
• Address: 323 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701

Research Interests:Dr. Swartzwelder investigates alcohol-induced neuroplasticity changes, particularly examining:

• Hippocampal and cerebellar neurobiology
• Sex-specific differences in ethanol effects
• Neuroimmune responses to developmental alcohol exposure
• Pharmacologic interventions for alcohol-related pathologies
• Behavioral consequences of adolescent ethanol exposure
• Translational rodent models of human conditions

Publication Trends:Recent studies analyze ethanol's impact on neurogenesis, affective behaviors, and gene expression in rodent models, emphasizing sex differences and potential therapeutic interventions.