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VCU Researcher Awarded DOD Grant to Identify Genetic Risk Factors for Persistent Concussion Symptoms and PTSD

In collaboration with LIMBIC-CENC researchers, Christina Sheerin, PhD, has been awarded a DOD grant, Characterizing the Genetic Architecture and Risk for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms, PTSD, and Alcohol Use Disorder in a Longitudinal Military Cohort. This study focuses on service members and veterans with a history of exposure to traumatic stressors and mild TBI. These individuals are at greater risk for developing health conditions such as persistent concussion symptoms, PTSD and/or alcohol use. Identifying genetic risk factors can help better identify those service members and veterans who are more likely to develop these health conditions. We can then develop better personalized prevention and interventions for these health conditions.

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, 839 Chandler Street, Fort Detrick MD 21702-5014 is the awarding and administering acquisition office. This work was supported by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs endorsed by the Department of Defense, through the Psychological Health/Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program Long-Term Impact of Military-Relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC) Award/W81XWH-18-PH/TBIRP-LIMBIC under Awards No. W81XWH1920067 and W81XWH-13-2-0095, and by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Awards No. I01 CX002097, I01 CX002096, I01 HX003155, I01 RX003444, I01 RX003443, I01 RX003442, I01 CX001135, I01 CX001246, I01 RX001774, I01 RX 001135, I01 RX 002076, I01 RX 001880, I01 RX 002172, I01 RX 002173, I01 RX 002171, I01 RX 002174, and I01 RX 002170. Opinions, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations are those of the author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Department of Defense. / Created by VCU University Relations

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