Our Projects.

Our lab seeks to expand empirical knowledge regarding genetic and neurobiological links to post-traumatic symptomatology, broadly and particularly relating to risk for suicide behaviors.

Active Studies.

Newest Grant!

R01

BPD

This study aims to understand the implications of the glutamate and endogenous opioid system in the development and maintenance of borderline personality disorder (BPD).

This study includes -

  • Behavioral Interviewing

  • fMRI

  • Blood Sampling and PET

K08

PTSD

The PTSD study sought to understand similar mechanisms as those in our BPD study. While PTSD and BPD are both considered as trauma-and-stressor related conditions, we recognize these as distinct psychological presentations and hope to explore the associations and outcomes between the two in the context of trauma exposure.

WE ARE NO LONGER RECRUITING FOR THIS STUDY.

Upcoming

Future Aims

UPLiFT is always seeking to deepen our scientific scope and further contribute to the literature on trauma-and-stressor related conditions.

Some of the upcoming projects you may see from us soon include:

  • Further exploration of BPD via cerebral spinal fluid sampling

  • The neurobiological overlaps between BPD and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

  • The introduction of Eating Disorder-specific studies

  • Hoarding Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation