The Neuroscience Center, along with all who had the privilege of knowing Dr. Charlotte Boettiger, is deeply saddened by the loss of a remarkable colleague and friend. Dr. Boettiger was widely respected not only for her groundbreaking work in cognitive and addiction behavioral neuroscience, but also for her generosity, mentorship, and humanity. Her impact on the field鈥攁nd on those who knew her personally鈥攚ill be felt for years to come.
Dr. Boettiger鈥檚 obituary can be found below:
It is with great sorrow that the Boettiger family announce the loss of our dear Charlotte Ann Boettiger Cooney, at the early age of 55. Charlotte lost her 8-year courageous cancer battle on March 27, 2025, at her home in Chapel Hill, NC with her loving husband Jeffrey Cooney and children, Fiona and Avery. Charlotte was born in Bellevue WA on November 20, 1969, to Richard and Eileen Boettiger and was a caring and devoted daughter. She graduated from Redmond High School in 1988, obtained her bachelor’s degree at University of California, Berkeley and doctorate degrees at University of California, San Francisco, and enjoyed a profound career as Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She and Jeff built a wonderful, action-packed loving life together with their two beautiful children and enjoyed many adventures with family and friends. She was a caring, thoughtful, smiling daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, wife, mother, friend, mentor, animal lover and bread maker. The name Charlotte means one that encompasses strength, resilience, and determination. This is our Charlotte, she meant so much to so many people and will live in our hearts forever.
Please hold Rick, Eileen, Jeffrey, Fiona and Avery in your thoughts and prayers during this heart-breaking time.
To see the full obituary from the Seattle Times, click .