Dr. Laura Blair Receives First VA Merit Award

 

Dr. Blair receives 4-year Merit Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Dr. Laura Blair was awarded a BLR&D VA Merit Award to investigate the role of FKBP51 in PTSD and stress-related mental illnesses. The major goal of this project is to develop strategies to deplete FKBP51, while deepening the understanding of FKBP51 biology, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the phycological resiliency of our soldiers.