WRAIR-West has launched two behavioral health studies focused on repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and occupation-related repetitive exposure to tier-1 weapons, marking a significant step toward strengthening resilience and performance in operational settings.
These efforts are part of the Military Brain Risk Assessment for Individual Neurological Health (BRAIN Health) research program directed by Dr. Anthony Kontos, Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and his team at the University of Pittsburgh. This research program, which involves four related research projects across three military and one civilian site, is funded through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program’s Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychology Health Focused Program Award.
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