James W. Whitworth, PhD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

James is an OIF/OEF veteran and former warfighter. Currently, he is a Health Science Specialist at the Behavioral Science Division of the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System and Assistant Professor at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. James’ program of study focuses on examining the effects of exercise on posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid conditions. He is committed to conducting research that addresses the physical and mental health needs of Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Publications

  • Published 8/13/2025

    Pebole MM, Katz D, Fortier CB, Iverson KM, Darroch F, Hall KS, Dennard AD, McKeon G, Rooney M, Teychenne M, Whitworth JW. Developing physically and psychologically safe exercise spaces: Insights from women veterans on trauma-informed exercise interventions. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2025 Nov; 81:102969. PMID: 40816619.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 2/17/2025

    Nowak MK, Whitworth JW, Fortenbaugh FC, Milberg WP, Fortier CB, Salat DH. Vigorous Physical Activity Is Associated with White Matter Volume in Post-9/11 Veterans. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2025 Jul 01; 57(7):1413-1421. PMID: 39957056.

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  • Published 1/1/2025

    Checko ER, Knight J, Crow TM, Spiro A, Whitworth JW, Penza C, Kaiser AP, Cucalon A, Nigg CR. Transtheoretical Model Technology-based Interventions to Improve Health Behaviors in Veterans. Motiv Sci. 2025; 11(3). PMID: 40895604.

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  • Published 6/14/2024

    Pebole MM, Whitworth JW, Iverson KM, Currao A, Fortier CB. Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Are Associated with Physical Health Burden Among Post-9/11 Women Veterans. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2025 Jan; 34(2):221-228. PMID: 38873776.

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  • Published 2/1/2024

    Nock NL, Stoutenberg M, Cook DB, Whitworth JW, Janke EA, Gordon AJ. Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder: An ACSM Call to Action Statement. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2024 Feb 01; 23(2):53-57. PMID: 38315433.

    Read at: PubMed

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Education

  • Columbia University, PhD
  • Columbia University, MPhil
  • Columbia University, MA
  • State University of New York at Plattsburgh, BS

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