David Vandenbergh
Professor of Biobehavioral Health

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258A HHD Building
University Park, PA 18802 - djv4@psu.edu
- 814-863-8430
Research Summary
Genetics of addiction in human populations and its neurobiological basis in animal models.
Huck Affiliations
- Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biosciences
- Center for Brain, Behavior, and Cognition
- Neuroscience Institute
- Bioinformatics and Genomics
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Most Recent Publications
Genetic susceptibility to peers
Gabriel Schlomer, Amanda Griffin, H Cleveland, David Vandenbergh, 2023, on p. 293–312
A novel hypervariable variable number tandem repeat in the dopamine transporter gene (SLC6A3)
Abner T. Apsley, Emma R. Domico, Max A. Verbiest, Carly A. Brogan, Evan R. Buck, Andrew J. Burich, Kathleen M. Cardone, Wesley J. Stone, Maria Anisimova, David J. Vandenbergh, 2023, Life Science Alliance
Brain Perfusion Bridges Virtual-Reality Spatial Behavior to TPH2 Genotype for Head Acceleration Events
Yufen Chen, Amy A. Herrold, Alexa E. Walter, James L. Reilly, Peter H. Seidenberg, Eric A. Nauman, Thomas Talavage, David J. Vandenbergh, Semyon M. Slobounov, Hans C. Breiter, 2021, Central Nervous System Trauma on p. 1368-1376
Longitudinal Links between Adolescent and Peer Conduct Problems and Moderation by a Sensitivity Genetic Index
Gabriel L. Schlomer, H. Harrington Cleveland, Mark E. Feinberg, Jessica L. Murray, David J. Vandenbergh, 2020, Journal of Research on Adolescence on p. 189-203
Erratum: Genome-wide Associations Reveal Human-Mouse Genetic Convergence and Modifiers of Myogenesis, CPNE1 and STC2 (The American Journal of Human Genetics (2019) 105(6) (1222–1236), (S0002929719304021), (10.1016/j.ajhg.2019.10.014))
Ana I. Hernandez Cordero, Natalia M. Gonzales, Clarissa C. Parker, Greta Sokoloff, David J. Vandenbergh, Riyan Cheng, Mark Abney, Andrew Skol, Alex Douglas, Abraham A. Palmer, Jennifer S. Gregory, Arimantas Lionikas, 2020, American Journal of Human Genetics on p. 138
Genome-wide Associations Reveal Human-Mouse Genetic Convergence and Modifiers of Myogenesis, CPNE1 and STC2
Ana I. Hernandez Cordero, Natalia M. Gonzales, Clarissa C. Parker, Greta Sokolof, David J. Vandenbergh, Riyan Cheng, Mark Abney, Andrew Sko, Alex Douglas, Abraham A. Palmer, Jennifer S. Gregory, Arimantas Lionikas, 2019, American Journal of Human Genetics on p. 1222-1236
Father absence, age at menarche, and sexual behaviors in women: Evaluating the genetic confounding hypothesis using the androgen receptor gene
Gabriel L. Schlomer, Jessica Murray, Brianna Yates, Kerry Hair, David J. Vandenbergh, 2019, Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences on p. 205-222
Challenges and Strategies for Integrating Molecular Genetics into Behavioral Science
Amanda Griffin, Gabriel Schlomer, David Vandenbergh, H Cleveland, 2019, on p. 111-139
KIAA0319 Genotype predicts the number of past concussions in a division i football team: A pilot study
Alexa Walter, Amy A. Herrold, Virginia T. Gallagher, Rosa Lee, Madeleine Scaramuzzo, Tim Bream, Peter H. Seidenberg, David Vandenbergh, Kailyn O'Connor, Thomas M. Talavage, Eric A. Nauman, Semyon M. Slobounov, Hans C. Breiter, 2019, Central Nervous System Trauma on p. 1115-1124
Developmental Change in Adolescent Delinquency: Modeling Time-Varying Effects of a Preventative Intervention and GABRA2 Halpotype Linked to Alcohol Use
Gabriel L. Schlomer, H. Harrington Cleveland, Arielle R. Deutsch, David J. Vandenbergh, Mark E. Feinberg, Mark T. Greenberg, Richard L. Spoth, Cleve Redmond, 2019, Journal of Youth and Adolescence on p. 71-85
Most-Cited Papers
Genome-wide Associations Reveal Human-Mouse Genetic Convergence and Modifiers of Myogenesis, CPNE1 and STC2
Ana I. Hernandez Cordero, Natalia M. Gonzales, Clarissa C. Parker, Greta Sokolof, David J. Vandenbergh, Riyan Cheng, Mark Abney, Andrew Sko, Alex Douglas, Abraham A. Palmer, Jennifer S. Gregory, Arimantas Lionikas, 2019, American Journal of Human Genetics on p. 1222-1236
PROSPER Intervention Effects on Adolescents’ Alcohol Misuse Vary by GABRA2 Genotype and Age
Michael A. Russell, Gabriel L. Schlomer, H. Harrington Cleveland, Mark E. Feinberg, Mark T. Greenberg, Richard L. Spoth, Cleve Redmond, David J. Vandenbergh, 2017, Prevention Science on p. 1-11
Differential Susceptibility: The Genetic Moderation of Peer Pressure on Alcohol Use
Amanda M. Griffin, H. Harrington Cleveland, Gabriel L. Schlomer, David J. Vandenbergh, Mark E. Feinberg, 2015, Journal of Youth and Adolescence on p. 1841-1853
Interparental relationship sensitivity leads to adolescent internalizing problems: Different genotypes, different pathways
Gabriel L. Schlomer, Gregory M. Fosco, H. H. Cleveland, David J. Vandenbergh, Mark E. Feinberg, 2015, Journal of Marriage and Family on p. 329-343
Transactions Between Substance Use Intervention, the Oxytocin Receptor (OXTR) Gene, and Peer Substance Use Predicting Youth Alcohol Use
H. Harrington Cleveland, Amanda M. Griffin, Pedro S.A. Wolf, Richard P. Wiebe, Gabriel L. Schlomer, Mark E. Feinberg, Mark T. Greenberg, Richard L. Spoth, Cleve Redmond, David J. Vandenbergh, 2017, Prevention Science on p. 1-12
Looking forward in candidate gene research: Concerns and suggestions
Gabriel Schlomer, Hobart Cleveland, G. Fosco, D Vandenbergh, H. Cleveland, Gregory M. Fosco, David Vandenbergh, Mark E. Feinberg, 2015, Journal of Marriage and Family on p. 351-354
Associations between alcohol dehydrogenase genes and alcohol use across early and middle adolescence: Moderation × Preventive intervention
H. Harrington Cleveland, Gabriel L. Schlomer, David J. Vandenbergh, Pedro S.A. Wolf, Mark E. Feinberg, Mark T. Greenberg, Richard L. Spoth, Cleve Redmond, 2018, Development and Psychopathology on p. 297-313
An adolescent substance prevention model blocks the effect of CHRNA5 genotype on smoking during high school
David J. Vandenbergh, Gabriel L. Schlomer, H. Harrington Cleveland, Alisa E. Schink, Kerry L. Hair, Mark E. Feinberg, Jenae M. Neiderhiser, Mark T. Greenberg, Richard L. Spoth, Cleve Redmond, 2016, Nicotine and Tobacco Research on p. 212-220
Extending Previous cG×I Findings on 5-HTTLPR's Moderation of Intervention Effects on Adolescent Substance Misuse Initiation
Gabriel L. Schlomer, H. Harrington Cleveland, Mark E. Feinberg, Pedro S.A. Wolf, Mark T. Greenberg, Richard L. Spoth, Cleve Redmond, Eric P. Tricou, David J. Vandenbergh, 2017, Child Development on p. 2001-2012
Gene × Intervention Designs: A Promising Step Toward Understanding Etiology and Building Better Preventive Interventions
H. Harrington Cleveland, Gabriel L. Schlomer, David J. Vandenbergh, Richard P. Wiebe, 2016, Criminology & Public Policy on p. 711-720
News Articles Featuring David Vandenbergh
Sep 24, 2019
Patrick Drew named associate director of Penn State’s Neuroscience Institute
Drew succeeds David Vandenbergh in an important role promoting Neuroscience research and education at University Park.
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Oct 23, 2018
Football players' concussions linked to dyslexia gene
A gene associated with dyslexia, a learning disorder, may make some athletes less susceptible to concussions, reports a new study. This is believed to be the first time that this gene has been implicated in concussion or mild traumatic brain injury in athletes of a high-impact sport.
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