Dr. Anne Courtney Devries is working as Principal Investigator of West Virginia University Stroke COBRE, West Virginia

Her lab has been at the forefront of characterizing the effects of social isolation on health outcomes ranging from stroke to cancer. This work has identified physiological mechanisms underpinning the role of social isolation in animal models that may be targeted to improve outcomes in people recovering from health challenges. Currently, Dr. DeVries is directing three NIH and several foundation-funded projects. Much of her recent work focuses on the so-called “chemo-brain”, the role of chemotherapy drugs on post-treatment memory, mood, and sleep.

A. Courtney DeVries-Nelson, PhD | School of Medicine | West Virginia University (wvu.edu)