Princess E Ackland

Princess E Ackland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School, with a focus on Veteran mental health. Her work intersects with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mental Health, and Public Health, particularly in addressing opioid use disorder and trauma-focused treatments.

• Collaborations: Partnered with institutions like the Veterans Health Administration and U.S. Department of Defense.
• Grants: Co-Principal Investigator for the project Reducing dropout and improving outcomes from PTSD therapy (2024–2028).

Research Trends: Recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize family-involved interventions, pharmacological treatments, and human-centered design in medical devices for veterans. Themes include improving PTSD therapy adherence, analyzing healthcare costs for mental health programs, and leveraging augmented reality for phantom limb pain.

Networks: Collaborated with researchers such as M. Shepherd-Banigan, L. Meis, and H. J. Hagedorn. Her work aligns with UN SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).