Dr Ruth Lanius PhD

Profile of Ruth Lanius

Ruth Lanius is a prominent figure in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) research, known for her leadership at the Trauma Research Foundation and her role as the director of the PTSD research unit at the University of Western Ontario.

Education and Academic Positions

Doctorate in Psychiatry: As a psychiatrist and professor, Ruth Lanius has devoted her career to studying and treating PTSD. Harris-Woodman Chair: She currently holds the Harris-Woodman Chair in Mind-Body Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.

Notable Contributions

Specialized Services: She has established the Traumatic Stress Service and the Traumatic Stress Workplace Program, dedicated to the treatment and research of PTSD and related disorders. Neurobiological Research: Her research interests focus on the neurobiology of PTSD and treatment outcomes, exploring pharmacological and psychotherapeutic methods.

Achievements and Recognitions

Significant Publications: She has authored over 150 articles and chapters in the field of traumatic stress, and her work receives funding from various federal agencies. Banting Research Award: In 2019, she was awarded the Banting Research Award in Military Health for her outstanding contributions.

Knowledge Dissemination

National and International Conferences: She regularly lectures on PTSD nationally and internationally, sharing her expertise and knowledge with the academic and professional community.

Recent Publication

Book on Healing the Traumatized Self: She recently published the book ‘Healing the traumatized self: consciousness, neuroscience, treatment’ with Paul Frewen, exploring new perspectives in trauma healing. Ruth Lanius is an influential figure in the field of trauma, whose work continues to positively impact the understanding and treatment of PTSD globally.