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 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 Feb 17. PMID: 39957056.

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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.

    Read at: PubMed

  • 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.

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  • Published 1/23/2024

    Whitworth JW, Checko ER, Rosenbaum S. Editorial: Lifestyle interventions for traumatic stress (LIFTS). Front Psychol. 2024; 15:1367344. PMID: 38328378.

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  • Published 12/14/2023

    Pebole MM, Iverson KM, Fortier CB, Werner KB, Fonda JR, Currao A, Whitworth JW, McGlinchey RE, Galovski TE. Associations Between Head Injury, Strangulation, Cardiometabolic Health, and Functional Disability Among Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Womens Health Issues. 2024; 34(2):208-216. PMID: 38102057.

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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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