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Project Number: | I01CX001395-01A1 |
| Title: | DNA Methylation and Inflammatory Signatures Associated with Suicide Risk and Treatment in US Veterans |
| Principal Investigator: | Fatemeh G Haghighi |
| Location: | Bronx, NY |
| Congressional District Code: | 13 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2016 - September 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $197,381 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,800,584 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Suicide is a leading cause of death among U.S. Veterans. Therefore, understanding the etiological basis for the risk of suicide is of dire importance to our Veteran population. Stress i a crucial factor in risk of suicide. Specifically for Veterans, exposure to traumatic environmental events during combat, military service, or post- deployment stressful situations related to readjustment to civilian life are key contributors to the increase risk o... |