معرفی
Ryan D Jankord serves as Adjunct Associate Professor in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Wright State University while leading the Neurobiology of Cognitive Performance team at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). His research investigates biological adaptation mechanisms to environmental stressors including exercise, diet, and electroceuticals.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences, University of Missouri (2006)
- MS in Exercise Science, Ball State University (2002)
- Postdoctoral training in Stress Neurobiology, University of Cincinnati (2006-2010)
Dr. Jankord's work centers on Adaptation Physiology, examining bidirectional communication between peripheral tissues and the brain via neuroendocrine pathways. At AFRL, he directs two major initiatives: identifying biological signatures of stress resilience and elucidating mechanisms of non-invasive brain stimulation (e.g., tDCS) for enhancing human performance. His research integrates immunohistochemistry, neurobehavioral assays, and bioinformatics to study stress adaptation.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on stress neurobiology, neuroendocrinology, and brain stimulation. His work demonstrates how chronic stress alters neural plasticity and behavior while showing tDCS induces adaptive changes that improve performance. Key themes include genetic factors in stress susceptibility and cytokine-mediated stress responses.
His scientific recognition includes:
- 2016-2019 AFOSR STAR Team Award (Lead PI)
- 2015 Harry G. Armstrong Scientific Excellence Award
- 2015 Laboratory Scientist of the Quarter at AFRL
- 2015 Jerome Ely Human Factors Article Award
- NIH fellowships: NIMH Postdoctoral (2009-2010), NIDDK Postdoctoral (2007-2009), NIAMS Predoctoral (2005-2006)
Dr. Jankord has secured over $2.1 million in research funding as Principal Investigator:
- 2016-2018: AFOSR grant ($1.4M) for 'Neurobiological effects of direct current stimulation'
- 2014-2016: AFOSR grant ($709K) for 'Genetic basis of stress resiliency'
His Neurobiology of Cognitive Performance team at AFRL employs multidisciplinary approaches to translate basic neuroscience into warfighter performance applications, focusing on stress resilience biomarkers and electroceutical interventions.
