Jeffrey R Wozniak

Jeffrey R Wozniak is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Minnesota's Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. His research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), using advanced neuroimaging techniques like diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and MRI to study cognitive and behavioral outcomes in children with prenatal alcohol exposure. He has secured multiple grants from the NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and PROOF ALLIANCE to develop interventions such as choline supplementation and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for FASD.

• University: University of Minnesota
• School: Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
• Department: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Wozniak's work spans neuroscience, psychiatry, and developmental disorders, with a strong emphasis on translational research linking neuroimaging biomarkers to cognitive impairments. Recent studies highlight his exploration of hippocampal abnormalities, subcortical volumes, and behavioral assessments in FASD populations. His collaborations include researchers like K.O. Lim, B.A. Mueller, and M.K. Georgieff, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to neurodevelopmental treatment.

Media coverage of Wozniak's research includes a 2020 University of Minnesota announcement about breakthroughs in FASD treatment and a 2020 commentary on a program supporting healthcare workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.