James W Bogenpohl, II

James W Bogenpohl, II serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science and Neuroscience Program at Christopher Newport University, with his office located in Forbes Hall 2001. He is contactable via telephone at (757) 594-8289 or email at james.bogenpohl@cnu.edu.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Emory University
• B.A. in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Bogenpohl's research program centers on the genetic and genomic mechanisms underlying alcohol abuse, with emphasis on ethanol-related behavioral responses in murine models. His investigations into genes like Cdc42bpb and CLIC4 reveal critical molecular pathways in prefrontal cortex function, bridging behavioral neuroscience with molecular psychiatry. His work integrates neuropharmacological approaches to dissect neural circuitry involved in addiction and arousal states.

Analysis of his 2018-2022 publications demonstrates consistent focus on ethanol's neurobiological impact, particularly through transcriptome analysis across species and brain regions. His methodological rigor in employing transgenic models and molecular profiling has advanced understanding of addiction neurobiology, with significant contributions to alcohol research and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms.

Dr. Bogenpohl actively presents findings at premier conferences including Society for Neuroscience and Research Society on Alcoholism. He collaborates on externally funded research such as the Shimadzu-sponsored "Shimadzu LCMS 9030 Acquisition" project, demonstrating commitment to advancing laboratory capabilities for neuroscience research.

As a core faculty member of CNU's Neuroscience Program, he maintains active collaborations across institutional boundaries investigating alcohol abuse mechanisms and neurodegenerative processes, contributing to interdisciplinary research networks focused on neural basis of behavior.