Jessica Boyette-Davis

Dr. Jessica Boyette-Davis is a Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience and serves as Department Chair at St. Edward's University. She is affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Department. Her teaching spans courses like General Psychology, Biopsychology, and Neurobiology of Addiction & Pain. She actively mentors students in research through her lab.

Dr. Davis holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience) from the University of Texas at Arlington, an M.S. in Experimental Psychology, and a B.S. in Psychology from Tarleton State University. Her postdoctoral training was at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Her research focuses on pain mechanisms, addiction consequences, and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. Recent work examines pain catastrophizing, sex/gender differences in pain perception, and undergraduate research collaboration using salivary biomarkers. She emphasizes translational and clinical neuroscience, often involving student-led projects.

Publications span neuropharmacology, pain modulation, and oncology-related neurotoxicity. While no specific awards are listed, her work reflects impactful contributions to behavioral and clinical neuroscience. She advises students on lab applications and letters of recommendation, emphasizing academic rigor and mentorship.