James Pfaus, Ph.D. ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** ****************************************************************************************** * Kontakt a konzultační hodiny ****************************************************************************************** • james.pfaus@fhs.cuni.cz • konzultační hodiny viz SIS [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/studium/kdojekdo/index.php? id=397b24fce90e3ae683e0194f9d3e7afc&tid=2&do=detailuc&kuc=83150"] ****************************************************************************************** * Odborné zájmy ****************************************************************************************** Behavioral Neuroscience and Neuroendocrinology • Neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and pharmacology of sexual behavior • Effects of conditioning on sexual behavior, place and partner preference, and mate choic • Mechanisms of sexual arousal, desire, pleasure, and inhibition • Animal models of human sexual response and dysfunction • Effects of drugs of abuse on sexual function Human Sexual Function and Dysfunction • Sexual desire and cognitive function • Assessment of sexual incentives • Subjective and objective tests of sexual arousal, desire, and orgasm • Effects of stress on sexual function • Sexual function of sexual minorities • Paraphilias ****************************************************************************************** * Předměty vyučované ve studijním programu ****************************************************************************************** • Hormones and Behavior (YMPC005) • Neurobiology of Motivation (YMPC006) • Sex Differences and Similarities (YMPC008) • The Nature and Nurture of Sex (YMPC009) ****************************************************************************************** * Vzdělání a pracovní zkušenosti ****************************************************************************************** Current appointments • 2021-present - Department of Psychology and Life Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Charle Prague, Czech Republic - Visiting Professor, Researcher • 2022- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic - Senior Researcher Previous academic appointments • 2019-2021 - Centro de Investigaciones Cerebrales, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, VER, Visiting Honorary Senior Investigador • Jan-Aug 2019 - Département de psychoéducation et de psychologie, Université du Québec en Gatineau, QC, Canada - Visiting Professeur associé • 2005-2018 - Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology (CSBN), Department of Psycholo University, Montréal, QC, Canada - Professor (Tenured) • 1997-2005 - Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology (CSBN), Department of Psycholo University, Montréal, QC, Canada - Associate Professor (Tenured) • 1992-1997 - Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology (CSBN), Department of Psycholo University, Montréal, QC, Canada - Assistant Professor • 2013-2018 - Centre for Clinical Research in Health (CCRH), Department of Psychology, Con University, Montréal, QC, Canada - Associate Member • 2009-2018 - Science College, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada - Fellow • 2008-2018 - Cross-appointment to the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Phys Faculty, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada • 1999-2018 - Cross-appointment to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate F Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada • 1997-2018 - Cross-appointment to the Department of Biology Graduate Faculty, Concordia U Montréal, QC, Canada • 2007-2008 - Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology (CSBN), Concordia University, Canada - Acting Director • 1998, 2000, 2004, 2013 - Instituto de Neuroetologia, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, VE Visiting Professor • 1999 - Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada - Adjunct Profe Postdoctoral research • 1990-1992 - Laboratory of Neurobiology and Behavior, Rockefeller University, New York, N National Public Health Service Postdoctoral Fellowship Education • 1986-1990 - Ph.D. - Psychology/Neuroscience - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, • 1983-1986 - M.A. - Psychology/Neuroscience - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, • 1980-1983 - B.A. (Honors) Psychology - American University, Washington, DC, USA • 1977-1980 - Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, USA Laboratory and research employment • 1981-1983 - Physiological Neuropharmacology Laboratory, Experimental Therapeutics Branch Bethesda, MD, USA - Staff Research Assistant • 1979-1983 - Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, USA - Staff Laboratory As Counselor • 1977-1981 - Tyler Business Services, Washington, DC, USA - Graphic Artist ****************************************************************************************** * Nejvýznamnější grantové projekty ****************************************************************************************** • 2019-2024 - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Project Grant 162264) Title: Preclinical models of sexual arousal, desire, and orgasm disorders in women • 2018-2023 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Title: Neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of sexual behavior (renewal) • 2018-2019 - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Bridge funding) Title: Preclinical models of sexual arousal, desire, and orgasm disorders in women • 2013-2014 - Concordia University Research Fellowship Title: Researcher award for strategic research cluster "The person and society" • 2012-2013 - Concordia University Seed Funding Team Program (with Aaron Johnson) Title: A quantitative measure of desire: The sexual Stroop task • 2012-2018 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Discovery grant Title: Neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of sexual behavior (renewal) • 2011-2016 - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Operating grant) Title: Neural and behavioral mechanisms of conditioned sexual excitation and inhibition: and similarities • 2011-2015 - Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRQS Group de recherche) (with S. Amir, A. Arvanitogiannis, W. Brake, A. Chapman. N. Chaudhri, S. Chudassama, P. Courtemanche, M. Leyton, David Mumby, P.-P. Rompré, U. Shalev, P. Shizgal, and B. Woodsi Title: Groupe de recherche en neurobiologie comportementale • 2010-2011 - Syracuse University Mind Science Foundation Team Grant (with Stephanie Cacio Francesco Bianchi-Demicheli) Title: Consciousness of sexual desire • 2007-2009 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Accelerator sup Title: Neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of sexual behavior (renewal) • 2007-2012 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Discovery grant Title: Neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of sexual behavior (renewal) • 2007-2011 - Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ Group de recherche) (with Shi Andreas Arvanitogiannis, Wayne Brake, Andrew Chapman, Richard Courtemanche, David Mumby, Peter Shizgal, Jane Stewart, and Barbara Woodside) Title: Groupe de recherche en neurobiologie comportementale • 2005-2009 - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Operating grant) Title: Neural and behavioral mechanisms of conditioned sexual response • 2002-2007 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Discovery grant Title: Neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of sexual behavior (renewal) • 2002-2004 - Fonds FCAR (NATEQ): Programme Soutien aux équipes de recherche (with Andrew Gratton, Pierre-Paul Rompré, Jane Stewart, and Louis-Eric Trudeau) Title: Les bases neurobiologiques des comportements d’appétence • 1998-2000 - National Institutes on Drug Abuse, NIH, USA (R21 Exploratory Development Gra Title: Modification of sexual behavior by drugs of abuse • 1998-2001 - Fonds FCAR: Programme Soutien aux équipes de recherche (with Alain Gratton, Rompré, Jane Stewart, and Roy Wise) • 1997-2002 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Research grant) Title: Brain Monoamines and Sexual Behavior (renewal) • 1995-1999 - Medical Research Council of Canada (Operating grant) Title: Neural and behavioral consequences of sexual stimulation • 1995-1997 - Seagram Fund for Academic Innovation, Concordia University Title: Reciprocal effects of drug addiction on sexual motivation and performance • 1995-1998 - Fonds FCAR: Programme Soutien aux équipes de recherche (with Alain Gratton, Rompré, Jane Stewart, and Roy Wise) Title: Neurones dopaminergiques et comportement • 1994-1997 - Fonds FCAR: Programme Établissement de nouveaux chercheurs (Operating grant) Title: Les syst?mes dopaminergiques cérébraux et le comportement sexuel: interactions av stéro?des • 1994-1995 - Fonds FCAR: Programme Établissement de nouveaux chercheurs (Equipement grant Title: Les syst?mes dopaminergiques cérébraux et le comportement sexuel: interactions av stéro?des • 1994-1997 - Fonds FCAR: Programme Centres de recherche (with Shimon Amir, Zalman Amit, A Peter Shizgal, Jane Stewart, Roy Wise, and Barbara Woodside) Title: Centre d'études en neurobiologie comportmentale • 1994-1995 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Equipment grant Title: Cryostat: Motor-driven cryotome (with Roy Wise) • 1993-1997 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Operating grant Title: Brain Monoamines and Sexual Behaviour • 1993-1994 - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Equipment grant Title: Brain Monoamines and Sexual Behaviour • 1992-1995 - Concordia University Faculty Research Development Program Title: Neurochemical Correlates of Reproductive Behaviour in the Male and Female Rat: In Steroid Hormones • 1990-1992 - National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S. Public Health Service National Research Service Award NS08621) Title: Ovarian Hormones and the Synthesis of Opioid Peptides ****************************************************************************************** * Publikace ****************************************************************************************** Orcid ID: 0000-0001-6953-3663 Scopus ID: 7004237224 Web of Science Researcher ID: AAL-8613-2020 Google Scholar ID: JvSfYHAAAAAJ H-index: 60 (Google Scholar), 51 (Scopus), 49 (Web of Science) Posledních 10 publikací: • Pfaus, J.G., & Tsarski, K. (2022). A case of female orgasm without genital stimulation. in press. • Coria-Avila, G.A., Pfaus, J.G., Orihuela, A., Domínguez-Oliva, A., José-Pérez, N., Herná Mota-Rojas, D. (2022). The neurobiology of animal behavior and welfare: basic aspects. A press. • García-Juárez, M. Luna-Hernández, A., Tapia-Hernández, S., Montes-Narvaez, O., Domínguez Pfaus, J.G., & González-Flores, O. (2022). Apelin-13 facilitates lordosis behavior follo to the ventromedial hypothalamus or preoptic area in ovariectomized, estrogen-primed rat Letters, in press. • Graham, M.D., Payne, J.W., Germé, K., & Pfaus, J.G. (2022). Steroid hormones modulate do receptor subtypes on glutamate and GABA projections from the medial preoptic area to the hypothalamus and ventral tegmental area of female rats: A triple-labelling study. Europe Neuroscience, in press. • Pfaus, J.G. (2021). Neuroelectrical activity and sexual stimluation: Deconstructing a To Archives of Sexual Behavior, in press. • Pfaus, J.G. (2021). TRPC2: A pheromonal funnel into same sex sexual behavior. Archives o Behavior, 50, 2299-2300. • Pfaus, J.G., Sadiq, A., Spana, C., Clayton, A.H. (2021). The neurobiology of bremelanoti treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women. CNS Spectrums, 18 • Androvičová, R., Pfaus, J.G., & Ovsepian, SV. Estrogen pendulum in schizophrenia and Alz disease: Review of therapeutic benefits and outstanding questions. Neuroscience Letters, • Domínguez-Ordo?ez, R., Garcia-Juárez, M., Tapia-Hernández, S., Luna Hernández, A., Galin Tecamachaltzi-Silvarán, M.B., Pfaus, J.G., & González-Flores, O. (2021). Oxytocin induce behavior in female rats through the prostaglandin E2/GnRH signaling system. Hormones and 105081. • Garcia-Juárez, M., Lima-Hernández, F.J., Pfaus, J.G., & González-Flores, O. (2021). Tibo lordosis behavior, but not concurrent or sequential inhibition, in Sprague Dawley rats. Letters, 755, 135916. Kompletní seznam publikací [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/studium/eng/soub_mana/index.php? id=be82e55ebf7c0991b3e92044ed39c41c&tid=9&do=xdownload&fileid=258272"] Kompletní seznam prezentací [ URL "https://is.cuni.cz/studium/eng/soub_mana/index.php? id=be82e55ebf7c0991b3e92044ed39c41c&tid=9&do=xdownload&fileid=258271"]