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2014 Standard Research Grant

Metabolomics of Early Suicide Attempt

Lisa Pan, M.D.

Lisa Pan, M.D.

University of Pittsburgh

Amount awarded
$90,000
Focus area
Neurobiological
Awarded
2014

Inside the Research

Question: Can treatment of an underlying central nervous system neurometabolic disorder reduce suicidal behavior?

Strategy: Compare adolescents who have a history of suicide attempt and refractory depression with nonsuicidal adolescents on an extensive neurometabolic evaluation.

Impact: Improve clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of adolescents at risk for suicide

Research Connection

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Findings will be published here as the research progresses. to hear when they’re available.

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