Jonathan P. Godbout, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics (MVIMG)
Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research (IBMR)
Center for Brain and Spinal Cord Repair (CBSCR)

Degree: University of Illinois-Urbana
Postdoctoral Training: University of Illinois-Urbana, Dr. Rodney W. Johnson

Contact Information
2166B Graves Hall
333 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH  43210
PHONE: (614) 292-7000
FAX: (614) 688-5463
E-MAIL: godbout.2@osu.edu  

Link to NLM PubMed publications list for Jonathan Godbout (last 10 years)

Research Area:

Aging, Neuroimmunology, and Behavior

Current Research:

The elderly are more susceptible to peripheral infections and have increased incidence of neurological complications following these infections including depression, cognitive dysfunction, and potentially the onset of neurological disease. Therefore the research focus of our laboratory is to understand how age-associated changes in the central nervous system impair the functional interaction between the brain and the immune system. Specifically we are interested in delineating how elevated and prolonged exposure to inflammatory cytokines in the aged brain impairs neurotransmitter and neurotrophic signaling pathways to promote these neurobehavioral deficits. 

Techniques:

• Molecular
• Cellular
• Behavioral