The Annual PTSD Research Conference

Welcome to the 1st Annual Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Conference.

This event will be bringing together experts from around the world to discuss new developments in diagnostics, clinical research, basic science and outcomes research in relation to PTSD.

PTSD is a serious mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It affects individuals from all walks of life and can have long-lasting effects on their well-being. With the increasing recognition of PTSD as a global crisis, this conference aims to provide a platform for professionals and researchers to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and discuss potential solutions.

​The upcoming conference will feature keynote speakers, panels and presentations that cover a wide range of topics related to PTSD. From the latest advancements in diagnostic tools and techniques to innovative therapies and interventions, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in the field. The conference also highlights outcomes research, which focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of various treatments for individuals with PTSD. This information can help guide future treatment and intervention strategies, ultimately improving the quality of life for those living with PTSD.


Speakers: William Milberg, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology/Associate Director for Research Harvard Medical School/New England GRECC-Boston Division, VA Boston Healthcare System, Kalo Tanev, MD Chief Medical Officer and Senior Director, Research Mass General Home Base, Michael Gaziano, MD Chief, Division of Aging/Professor Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School/VA Boston Healthcare System, Catherine Fortier, Ph.D. Co-Director, VA RR AND D National Network TBI Center: TRACTS/Associate Professor of Psychology VA Boston Healthcare System/Harvard Medical School, Edward Pace-Schott, Ph.D. Director, Sleep and Anxiety Disorders Laboratory, Associate Professor of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Aubrey Knoff, Ph.D. TRACTS Associate Clinical Director/Psychiatry Teaching Fellow, Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine/Psychiatry Clinical Fellow VA Boston Healthcare System/Boston University/Harvard Medical School, Suzanne Pineles, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Psychiatry Boston University, Tshaka Cunningham, Ph.D. Co-founder and Director of Research and Development Polaris Genomics, Sean Clouston, Ph.D. Professor, Dept of Family, Population, and Preventive Medicine, Program in Public Health Stony Brook Medicine, William Milberg, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology/Associate Director for Research Harvard Medical School/VA Boston Healthcare System, Jessica Gill, RN, Ph.D. Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Trauma Recovery Biomarkers, School of Nursing Johns Hopkins University, Mascha van't Wout-Frank, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior; Investigator, Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology Brown University; VA Providence Healthcare System, Janitza Montalvo-Ortiz, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Human Genetics Yale University, Gita Pathak, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Institute for Genomic Health; Genetics and Genomic Sciences Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Brian Marx, Ph.D. Professor, Psychiatry, Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine/Principal Investigator Boston University/National Center for PTSD, US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Israel Liberzon, MD University Distinguished Professor William and Dorothy Stearman Professor, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Texas A AND M Health, Brandon Weiss, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Michelle Pebole, Ph.D. TRACTS Advanced Research Fellow, Polytrauma/Research Fellow, Dept. of Psychiatry VA Boston Healthcare System/Harvard Medical School, Almira Vazdarjanova, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology/Primary Investigator Augusta College/VA Research Service, Emily Van Etten, Ph.D. TRACTS Clinical Neuropsychology Research Fellow/Psychiatry Teaching Fellow, Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine/Psychiatry Clinical Fellow VA Boston Healthcare System/Boston University/Harvard Medical School, Arielle Knight, MPH TRACTS Senior Program Manager VA Boston Healthcare System