Jean Crowell Beckham

Interest in assessment and treatment of trauma, particularly as occurs for both women and men during military service; focus in treatment outcome of differential and collective contribution for psychopharmacological and behavioral interventions in PTSD populations; long term physical health effects of chronic posttraumatic stress disorder.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2006 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Co-Division Director of Behavioral Medicine and Neurosciences · 2020 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Recent Publications

Whole exome sequencing analysis of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a veteran cohort implicates inflammatory pathways and genes previously associated with psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.

Journal Article J Affect Disord · January 15, 2026 BACKGROUND: Suicide is a leading cause of death among younger veterans; however, the genetic basis of suicide remains largely unknown. While prior genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified common variants associated with suicidal ideation and ... Full text Link to item Cite

PTSD and suPAR: A multicohort investigation of chronic inflammation.

Journal Article Brain Behav Immun · January 2026 Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor health. Prior research has shown stressful events are associated with inflammatory biomarkers, such as soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), suggesting systemic chronic inflam ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Deployment-related toxic exposures, mental health problems, and suicide outcomes among Gulf War era U.S. veterans.

Journal Article J Psychiatr Res · November 2025 Exposure to toxins, such as pesticides, smoke from burning oil fields, and nerve gas, during military operations have been linked to poor physical health among veterans. However, less is known about how these exposures may affect mental health outcomes, es ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Recent Grants

2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Computerized Anger Management Protocol (CAMP) for Service Members With and Without a History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029

Cognitive Rehabilitation for Treatment of Anger in Veterans with TBI and PTSD

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029

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Education, Training & Certifications

Florida State University · 1988 Ph.D.

Florida State University · 1984 M.S.