Overview
Interest in understanding mechanisms and advancing treatment of anger and aggression in veterans with trauma-related psychopathology, including posttraumatic stress disorder. Specific interests in integrating mHealth applications and sensor technology into the therapeutic process; sex/gender differences in the experience, expression, and treatment of anger and aggression associated with trauma; and “moral injury” associated with trauma.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2025 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Recent Publications
Black Americans With Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Demonstrate Accelerated Epigenetic Pace of Aging Compared to Black Americans Without SCD.
Journal Article J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci · November 1, 2024 BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic medical condition characterized by red blood cell sickling, vaso-occlusion, hemolytic anemia, and subsequently, end-organ damage and reduced survival. Because of this significant pathophysiology and early ... Full text Link to item CiteEnjoying the violence of war: Association with posttraumatic symptomatology in U.S. combat veterans.
Journal Article Psychol Trauma · May 2024 OBJECTIVE: Engaging in war-related violence can have a devastating impact on military personnel, with research suggesting that injuring or killing others can contribute to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and moral injury. However, there i ... Full text Open Access Link to item CitePosttraumatic stress disorder, trauma, and accelerated biological aging among post-9/11 veterans.
Journal Article Transl Psychiatry · January 6, 2024 People who experience trauma and develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for poor health. One mechanism that could explain this risk is accelerated biological aging, which is associated with the accumulation of chronic diseases, ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Sensitivity to smoking reinforcement in women: menstrual cycle effects
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2011 - 2013IPA - Elizabeth Van Voorhees
ResearchFellow · Awarded by Veterans Administration Medical Center · 2009 - 2011PTSD & Childhood Sexual Abuse: Psychobiology
ResearchClinical Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2002 - 2009View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Virginia Polytech Institute and State University ·
2004
Ph.D.