معرفی
Dr. Jasmeet Hayes is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at The Ohio State University's Department of Psychology (College of Arts and Sciences). Their research focuses on neurodegenerative consequences of trauma, leveraging MRI techniques to study brain changes linked to PTSD and Alzheimer’s disease. Hayes leads the MINDSET lab, examining genetic/epigenetic moderators of injury outcomes and aging processes. They hold a PhD from the University of Arizona and undergraduate degrees from UC Berkeley.
Educational Background:
- PhD, University of Arizona, 2006
- MA, University of Arizona, 2002
- BA, University of California, Berkeley, 2000 (with High Honors)
Research Interests:
Investigates chronic effects of brain injury/TBI, neurodegenerative disease pathways, and psychological stress impacts using advanced neuroimaging. Key areas include:
- Neuroinflammation mechanisms
- Epigenetic biomarkers for PTSD
- Alzheimer’s risk modification via trauma exposure
- Cognitive/attentional neural correlates
Notable Findings:
Recent work reveals associations between blast exposure and systemic inflammation, identifies blood-based epigenetic PTSD biomarkers, and demonstrates cortical thickness changes linked to genetic Alzheimer’s risk in TBI survivors. Their 2021 Brain Communications study used machine learning to predict functional decline in aging populations.
Awards:
- 2023 Scarlet & Gray Midcareer Professorship
- 2022 Fred Brown Research Award
- 2017 International Brain Injury Association honors
Advising/Grants:
Leads TRACTS longitudinal veteran cohort study. Active in NCAA-DoD concussion research consortia. Has received funding from NSF, DoD, and institutional grants.
Labs/Teams:
Directs the MINDSET Lab, part of Ohio State's robust neuroscience infrastructure. Collaborates internationally through ENIGMA-PTSD and PGC consortia.
