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Kerry Ressler, MD, Psychiatry, Atlanta, GA, McLean Hospital

KerryJ.ResslerMD

Psychiatry • Atlanta, GA

Professor Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Co-Director Trauma Clinic, Fulton County Behavioral Sciences Emory University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    954 Gatewood Rd Ne
    Yerkes Research Center, Emory School Of Medicine
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    Phone+1 404-778-5526
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Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 1997 - 2001
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1998 - 2017

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
  • Investigator Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Nausea in the Peri-Traumatic Period Is Associated with Prospective Risk for PTSD Symptom Development  
    Elizabeth I Roger, Samuel A McLean, Ian M Kronish, Kerry J Ressler, Barbara O Rothbaum, Lauren Hudak, Charles F Gillespie, Jennifer A Sumner, Nature
  • Brain Circuit Dysfunction in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: From Mouse to Man  
    Kerry Ressler, MD, Nature
  • Translational Studies Support a Role for Serotonin 2B Receptor (HTR2B) Gene in Aggression-Related Cannabis Response  
    Kerry J Ressler, Joel Gelernter, Henry R Kranzler, Lindsay A Farrer, Nature
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Authored Content

  • S35. Evidence for PACAP as a Biomarker for Anxiety Disorders in WomenApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Disparities Linked to Differences in Brain Structures in U.S. Children
    Disparities Linked to Differences in Brain Structures in U.S. ChildrenFebruary 1st, 2023
  • Health News | Feeling of Detachment After Trauma Has Worse Impact on Mental Health, Reveals Study
    Health News | Feeling of Detachment After Trauma Has Worse Impact on Mental Health, Reveals StudyJune 22nd, 2022
  • What Is Brain Fog? Easy Ways to Improve Your Concentration
    What Is Brain Fog? Easy Ways to Improve Your ConcentrationAugust 2nd, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Genetic And Estrogen-Dependent Regulation Of The Human Pac1r Receptor And PTSDNational Institute Of Mental Health2012
  • Genetic And Trauma-Related Risk Factors For Posttraumatic Stress DisorderNational Institute Of Mental Health2010–2012
  • Core--Viral VectorNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008–2012
  • Prefrontal Cortex BDNF And Amygdala Dependent Emotional LearningNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
  • Molecular Regulation Of Gabaa Receptors In The AmygdalaNational Center For Research Resources2007–2011
  • Genetic And Trauma-Related Risk Factors For PTSDNational Center For Research Resources2007–2011
  • FEAR Learning In Mice And Disorders Of FEAR In HumansNational Center For Research Resources2007–2011
  • Prefrontal Cortex BDNF And Amygdala-Dependent Emotional Learningchallenge Area:National Institute Of Mental Health2009–2010
  • Molecular Regulation Of Gaba(A) Receptor Function In AmygdalaNational Institute On Drug Abuse2006–2010
  • Genetic And Trauma-Related Risk Factors For PTSDNational Institute Of Mental Health2005–2009
  • Molecular Regulation Of Gabaalpha Function In AmygdalaNational Institute On Drug Abuse2007–2008
  • Synaptic Plasticity And Extinction Of FEARNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Examination Of Allosteric Site Of Serotonin Transporter Using Transgenic MiceNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Amygdala VS Hippocampal BDNF Function With Molecular Genetic TechniquesNational Center For Research Resources2006–2008
  • Genetics And Trauma Related Risk Factors For PTSDNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • The Role Of Neuregulin And Its Receptor, Erbb4, In Conditioned FEAR LearningNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Synaptic Plasticity And Extinction Of FEARNational Institute Of Mental Health2004–2007
  • Role Of BDNF And TRKB In Conditioned DefeatNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Molecular Neurobiology Of FEAR In MammalsNational Center For Research Resources2003–2006
  • Development Of Viral Vector For Gene Delivery &Neural Tract TracingNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Sitting Bull College: Science Curriculum VIA VideoNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Rodent Model Of PTSD: FEAR ConditioningNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Novel Model Of Schizophrenia: Habenula Lesions &StressNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Development Of Viral Vector For Gene DeliveryNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Transgenic Model For In Vivo Examination &Inducible Ablation Of CorticotropinNational Center For Research Resources2003
  • Molecular Biology Approach To Functional CircuitryNational Center For Research Resources2003

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kerry Ressler, Dr. Kerry Ressler, MD, Dr. K Ressler, Dr. Kerry J. Ressler