coe-staff: Candidate On-Campus Interview - Dr. Bryann DeBeer

[Krista Chronister]

Dear College Faculty and Staff:

It is my pleasure to announce that we will be interviewing Dr. Bryann DeBeer next week for the HEDCO Clinic and Research Director TTF position. Please find below and attached information about her and her colloquium presentation.

Thank you,
Krista


Suicide Prevention Research: From Mechanisms to Implementation

A Colloquium Presentation by Bryann B. DeBeer, Ph.D.
Candidate for the HEDCO Clinic and Research Director TTF Position
Thursday, April 26, 2:00PM-3:30PM with Q & A, room 230T HEDCO



Death by suicide in veterans is a significant public health crisis. A sizable minority of veterans experience mental health issues, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder and related sequelae, which further exacerbate suicide risk. A multipronged research strategy targeted at multiple levels of intervention is needed to stem this crisis. First, investigating the role of novel, modifiable risk factors is key to reducing the high suicide rate. Next, it is paramount to capitalize on this research through translating these findings into actionable suicide prevention efforts. Further, leveraging the nascent field of implementation science is essential to disseminate research products and ensure the rapid uptake of these interventions. Finally, training the next generation of scientist-practitioners in suicide prevention research and clinical practice is critical for sustained, long-term progress in the field.

Bryann DeBeer, Ph.D. is a Principal Investigator at the Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 17 Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans, and an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. DeBeer received her B.A. in psychology and fine arts from New York University and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. DeBeer's research and scholarly work focuses on 1) elucidating the underlying mechanisms of suicide risk, particularly in trauma-exposed veteran populations, and 2) translating these findings into novel suicide prevention efforts. In the fall, Dr. DeBeer will become the Director of the Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Center of Inquiry for Suicide Prevention, which draws upon implementation science to create community-based suicide prevention tools targeted towards veterans. She has also received funding from the American Psychological Association to develop trauma assessment training materials that are targeted to psychology students and focus on diverse populations. Dr. DeBeer's research is funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the American Psychological Association.


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