Steven Bruce

Steven Bruce is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and Director of the Center for Trauma Recovery at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). His research focuses on translational studies combining neuroimaging and psychophysiological assessments to understand PTSD treatment outcomes. He leads the Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, Research & Treatment (S.T.A.R.T.) Lab.

Education:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (1998)
• MS in Clinical Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (1996)
• BS in Psychology, Virginia Tech (1992)

His research interests include anxiety disorders, PTSD treatment, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and neuroimaging biomarkers. Recent work explores longitudinal effects of trauma exposure and neural mediators of social buffering in PTSD. His projects are funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), MacArthur Foundation, and others.

Awards:

• Multiple $1,000 Travel Awards (2011–2017)
• Career Development Award (ADAA, 2001)
• NIH Loan Repayment Program (2003)

Grants & Projects:

• Enhancing Mental Health Care in Cambodia (NIMH, 2017–present)
• Reducing Recidivism in St. Louis (MacArthur, 2015–2016)
• fMRI Studies of Emotional Circuitry (NIMH, 2009–2014)

He teaches courses in Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Supervision, and directs UMSL’s clinical training programs.