Anica Pless Kaiser, PhD

Research Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Pless Kaiser's research interests include understanding the effects of stress and trauma over the lifespan, PTSD symptom course over time, assessment of PTSD and related disorders, development of interventions for older Veterans, and the relationship between PTSD and aging.

Publications

  • Published 5/1/2025

    Stellman SD, Pless Kaiser A, Smith BN, Spiro A, Stellman JM. Persistence and Patterns of Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Medical, and Social Dysfunction in Male Military Veterans 50 Years After Deployment to Vietnam. J Occup Environ Med. 2025 May 01; 67(5):306-312. PMID: 40335437.

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  • Published 12/18/2024

    Stellman SD, Pless Kaiser A, Smith BN, Spiro A, Stellman JM. Impact of Persistent Combat-Related PTSD on Heart Disease and Chronic Disease Comorbidity in Aging Vietnam Veterans. J Occup Environ Med. 2025 May 01; 67(5):299-305. PMID: 39696828.

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  • Published 12/2/2024

    O'Malley KA, Park ST, Tadmor M, Kemp K, Pless Kaiser A, Bashian HM, Baird L, Moye JA. Enhancing trauma-informed care for older veterans: clinician perspectives on trauma practices and curricular needs. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2024 Dec 02; 1-16. PMID: 39621834.

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  • Published 11/9/2024

    Marini CM, Pless Kaiser A. Aging women Veterans' health and well-being: Social and developmental perspectives. J Women Aging. 2024; 36(6):435-438. PMID: 39520306.

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  • Published 10/28/2024

    Niles BL, Busser C, Paszkiewicz M, Ting M, Pless Kaiser A, Keane TM, Medich M, Wang C, Mori DL. Protocol for remote Tai Chi and wellness for PTSD and pain in veterans. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2024; 15(1):2411140. PMID: 39466656.

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Education

  • Central Michigan University, PhD
  • Central Michigan University, MA
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst, BA

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