Ryan Bogdan

Ryan Bogdan is the Dean's Distinguished Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University. His research focuses on genomic and environmental factors influencing psychopathology risk (e.g., depression, addiction, schizophrenia) across the lifespan, integrating methods like molecular genetics, fMRI, and pharmacologic challenge. He leads both dry and wet labs, processing biological samples for studies.

• Education: PhD, Harvard University; MA & BS, Santa Clara University

Research interests include developmental contexts, brain metrics (e.g., fMRI/EEG), and biological correlates like inflammation. He investigates prenatal exposures (e.g., cannabis) and genetic risk in children (e.g., Alzheimer’s).

Recent work highlights the GINA model for addiction neurobiology and prenatal cannabis effects. Media coverage includes PBS Nova’s The Cannabis Question.

His labs combine computational analyses with biological sample processing, emphasizing translational research.