Metabolomics of Early Suicide Attempt
2014 Standard Research Grant
Amount Awarded: $90,000
Focus Area: Neurobiological Studies
Lisa Pan, M.D.
University of Pittsburgh
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
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
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