PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Clinical Neurosciences Division and Staff
Clinical Neurosciences Division and Staff
The Clinical Neurosciences Division is located in West Haven, CT. The Division focuses on research to establish novel treatments and uncover biomarkers of disease mechanisms related to traumatic stress, as well as paradigms of risk and resilience. By leveraging an interdisciplinary approach that includes laboratories specializing in genetics, neuroimaging, treatment interventions, and epidemiological studies, the Clinical Neurosciences Division maximizes efforts to translate discoveries into therapeutic targets for PTSD and associated comorbid conditions.
Read about the Center's education initiatives and research programs taking place across all Divisions.
The National Center faculty is active in training programs at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels. See Careers for internship and fellowship opportunities that are offered at each Division site.
Contact Information for Clinical Neurosciences Division
National Center for PTSD
Clinical Neurosciences Division
Psychiatry Service (116A)
VA CT Healthcare System
950 Campbell Avenue
West Haven, CT 06516
Phone: (203) 932-5711, extension 4623
Email: Brenda.Martini@VA.Gov
Leadership
John Krystal, MD
Director
(203) 932-5711 ext. 4790
email
Ismene Petrakis, MD
Acting Deputy Director
(203) 932-5711 ext. 2244
email
Research Program Operations
Brenda Martini, MA
Health Sciences Officer
(203) 932-5711, extension 4623
email
Research and Clinical Staff
Anahita Bassir Nia, MD
Researcher
(203) 688-5479
email
Kelly Cosgrove, PhD
Researcher
(203) 737-6969
email
Naomi Driesen, PhD
Research Psychologist
(203) 932-5711, extension 3329
email
Irina Esterlis, PhD
Researcher
(203) 932-5711
email
Willie Ford
Laboratory Technician
(203) 932-5711 ext. 4304
email
Joel Gelernter, MD
Researcher
(203) 932-5711 ext. 3590
email
Angelina Genovese, RN
Research Nurse
(203)932-5711, extension 2481
email
Matthew Girgenti, PhD
Researcher
(203) 974-7722
email
Ilan Harpaz-Rotem, PhD
Research Psychologist
(203)932-5711, extension 8642
email
Lorig Kachadourian, PhD
Research Psychologist
(203)932-5711, extension, 5130
email
Benjamin Kelmendi, MD
Research Psychiatrist
(203) 974-7752
email
Ifat Levy, PhD
Researcher
(203) 737-1374
email
Sarah Meshberg-Cohen, PhD
Research Psychologist
(203) 932-5711, extension 2114
email
Erin O'Brien, PhD
Health Science Specialist
(203)932-5711, extension 4369
email
Elizabeth O'Donnell, RN
Research Nurse
(203) 932-5711, extension 2481
email
Robert Pietrzak, PhD, MPH
Research Psychologist
(860) 638-7467
email
Dolores Vojvoda, MD
Director PTSD-Anxiety Firm
(203) 932-5711, extension 2574
email
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Get help for PTSD
If you need help right away:
- Call 1-800-273-8255
Press "1" if you are a Veteran. - Chat online with a counselor
- Call 911 or visit a local emergency room
