Autopsy Studies of Potential Targets of In Vivo Imaging for Suicide Risk
2014 Distinguished Investigator Grant
Amount Awarded: $100,000
Focus Area: Neurobiological Studies
Andrew Dwork, M.D.
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
Inside the Research
Question: Can genes cause unique changes in the brain that contribute to suicide?
Strategy: Using an innovative brain imaging technique, study genetically produced changes in the areas of the brain associated with suicide.
Impact: May lead to ability to determine suicide risk.
Strategy: Using an innovative brain imaging technique, study genetically produced changes in the areas of the brain associated with suicide.
Impact: May lead to ability to determine suicide risk.