Peter James

Peter James is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts. He serves as Associate Chair and teaches courses including Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Techniques in Neuroscience.

• PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience, Lehigh University
• BS in Psychology, DeSales University
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Salk Institute and Scripps Research Institute

His research focuses on hormonal regulation of behavior, stress effects on hormone release, and neural mechanisms of reward and reproductive behaviors. Publications highlight neuroendocrine pathways and hormonal modulation of sexual arousal in rodents.

He has taught courses such as Brain Matters, Development Plasticity and Repair, and Scientific Thinking while leading academic programs in neuroscience at Temple University.