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Mitch Duque

Clinical Research Assistant I, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Department of Psychiatry
Uniformed Services University

Mitch joined the center in 2025 after earning his BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University. At Texas A&M, he served as a Lead Research Assistant in the Research and Interventions for Stress-related Conditions (RISC) Lab, where he contributed to studies on transdiagnostic risk factors for PTSD and suicidality. He also worked as a Research Assistant in the Sohrabji Lab at the Texas A&M College of Medicine, helping develop experimental therapeutics for ischemic stroke targeting the neural-gut axis. Beyond research, he oversaw the Texas A&M HelpLine, providing immediate support and intervention to students in crisis—a role that deepened his commitment to clinical work. Mitch intends to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology and hopes to commission as an active-duty psychologist. At CSTS, he aims to contribute to projects leveraging modern technologies to enhance psychiatric treatment and optimize warfighter performance.