Functional Outcomes and Biomarkers in Occupational Blast Exposure (FOB: OBE): The Impact on Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
- Research team: Early career principal investigator Sara Mithani, PhD, RN; senior principal investigator Mary Jo Pugh, PhD, RN. Co-investigator Roxana Delgado, PhD, RN.
- Overview: Using traditional statistical methods and machine learning, the team will examine the molecular and psychological mechanisms of occupational blast exposure and adverse effects on the brain, including cognition and behavioral health, from the perspectives of service members and veterans as well as their caregivers.
- Funding sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program, Emerging Topics Research Award
- Budget: $2.08 million total, including $950,743 for Dr. Mithani’s work
- Project period: Sept. 15, 2025-Sept. 14, 2029
