Catherine Brawn Fortier, Ph.D
Adjunct Associate Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Psychiatry




Dr. Catherine B. Fortier is a clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, currently leading research at the VA Boston Healthcare System in collaboration with BUMC. She co-directs the national TRACTS center, focusing on traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, and veteran reintegration. Dr. Fortier developed the Boston Assessment of TBI-Lifetime (BAT-L) and the STEP-Home program—an evidence-based, skills-focused workshop improving mental health outcomes for post-9/11 veterans. She has authored 85+ peer-reviewed papers and mentored numerous trainees. Her research is widely funded and recognized nationally, with media features in NPR, NBC, and The New York Times.

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  1. Miller MW, Zhao X, Wolf EJ, Milberg WP, Fortier CB, Logue MW. Genetic and epigenetic analysis of plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in PTSD. Mol Psychiatry. 2025 Sep 10.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40931166; PMCID: PMC12478205; DOI: 10.1038/s41380-025-03232-5;
     
  2. Pebole MM, Katz D, Fortier CB, Iverson KM, Darroch F, Hall KS, Dennard AD, McKeon G, Rooney M, Teychenne M, Whitworth JW. Developing physically and psychologically safe exercise spaces: Insights from women veterans on trauma-informed exercise interventions. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2025 Nov; 81:102969.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40816619
     
  3. Sablone CA, Pebole MM, Van Etten EJ, Lebas A, Kenna AC, Katz D, Hursh CB, Currao A, Fonda JR, Fortier CB. STEP-Home Improves Neurobehavioral Symptoms and Reintegration in Veterans With TBI and Differentially Impacts Anger Control. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2025 Aug 08.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40802937
     
  4. Pebole MM, Sablone CA, Kenna A, Katz D, Hursh CB, Knight AR, Currao A, Lebas A, Fortier CB. Women veterans' outcomes and experiences with STEP-Home transdiagnostic reintegration workshops: Implications for future implementation. Mil Psychol. 2025 Jun 23; 1-10.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40549510
     
  5. Zhao X, Katrinli S, McCormick BM, Miller MW, Nugent NR, Wani AH, Zannas AS, Aiello AE, Baker DG, Boks MP, Chen CY, Fortier CB, Gelernter J, Geuze E, Koenen KC, Linnstaedt SD, Luykx JJ, Maihofer AX, McLean SA, Milberg WP, Ratanatharathorn A, Ressler KJ, Risbrough VB, Rutten BPF, Smoller JW, Stein MB, Ursano RJ, Vermetten E, Vinkers CH, Ware EB, Wildman DE, Zhao Y, Logue MW, Nievergelt CM, Smith AK, Uddin M, Wolf EJ. PTSD and epigenetic aging: a longitudinal meta-analysis. Psychol Med. 2025 May 14; 55:e142.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40366073; PMCID: PMC12094664; DOI: 10.1017/S0033291725000558;
     
  6. Smith AK, Katrinli S, Maihofer AX, Aiello AE, Baker DG, Boks MP, Brick LA, Chen CY, Dalvie S, Fani N, Fortier CB, Gelernter J, Geuze E, Gillespie CF, Hayes JP, Hong S, Kessler RC, King AP, Koen N, Koenen KC, Liberzon I, Linnstaedt SD, McLean SA, Michopoulos V, Milberg WP, Miller MW, Mufford MS, Nugent NR, Orcutt HK, Powers A, Rauch SAM, Ressler KJ, Risbrough VB, Rutten BPF, Smoller JW, Stein DJ, Stein MB, Ursano RJ, Verfaellie MH, Vermetten E, Vinkers CH, Wani AH, WareVinkers EB, Wildman DE, Wolf EJ, Zhao Y, Logue MW, Nievergelt CM, Uddin M, Zannas AS. Cell-type-specific and inflammatory DNA methylation patterns associated with PTSD. Brain Behav Immun. 2025 Aug; 128:540-548.View Related Profiles. PMID: 40286993; PMCID: PMC12286750; DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2025.04.031;
     
  7. Knight AR, Kim S, Currao A, Lebas A, Nowak MK, Milberg WP, Fortier CB. Assessing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Post-9/11 Veterans: Prevalence, Measurement Correspondence, and Comorbidity With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Mil Med. 2025 Apr 23; 190(5-6):e1106-e1113.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39607449; PMCID: PMC12016034; DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usae539;
     
  8. Nowak MK, Whitworth JW, Fortenbaugh FC, Milberg WP, Fortier CB, Salat DH. Vigorous Physical Activity Is Associated with White Matter Volume in Post-9/11 Veterans. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2025 Jul 01; 57(7):1413-1421.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39957056
     
  9. Tairi A, Obeid H, Addour S, Butlin M, Avolio AP, Fortier C, Agharazii M. Assessing the Validity of Computerized Algorithms for Determining Pulse Wave Velocity: A Clinical Study. Pulse (Basel). 2025; 13(1):62-71. PMID: 39991444; PMCID: PMC11842098; DOI: 10.1159/000543354;
     
  10. Van Etten EJ, Knight AR, Colaizzi TA, Carbaugh J, Kenna A, Fortier CB, Milberg WP. Peritraumatic Context and Long-Term Outcomes of Concussion. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Jan 02; 8(1):e2455622.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39841473; PMCID: PMC11755194; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.55622;
     
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