James L. Caffrey, Ph.D. Director

James L. Caffrey, Ph.D., is a professor at the UNT Health Science Center's Department of Integrative Physiology. His research program focuses on the interactions between stress, hormones, and nerves within the cardiovascular system with a special emphasis on endogenous opiates. Dr. Caffrey has a long-standing interest in promoting diversity in higher education, currently through an active role in the UNT Health Science Center's McNair Scholars and Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training programs. Dr.Caffrey is widely recognized for his ability to translate scientific information into lay language. He has also served as visiting professor at Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, at the University of Kuwait, and at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico. Dr. Caffrey is a member of the American Physiological Society, American Heart Association, Endocrine Society, and the International Narcotics Research Conference.

            Research Projects for the Cardiovascular Research Institute

            Adrenalin Booster