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Patient Resources

The Baller Lab is dedicated to improving the body of research on patients with existing medical illnesses. People with medical illnesses are often ruled out of research studies, meaning that physicians have less data to guide treatment for patients with more complex medical presentations. We are working to fill gaps in medical guidance by conducting studies that will teach us about our patients' strengths, vulnerabilities, and their unique needs! Our lab focuses on combining brain imaging, psychiatric evaluations, and medical information to better understand how to help patients living with more than one medical illness.

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Understanding Depression in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

How might depression look different in patients with MS diagnosis?

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Consultation-Liason Psychiatry

 What is consultation-liaison psychiatry? 

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Clinical Applications

How will this research impact treatment for patients? 

Principal Investigator

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Erica Baller, MD, MS

Principal Investigator

Dr. Baller is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist committed to improving medical care for patients, especially those with complex medical presentations, through research. She has extensive experience working with patients with comborbid medical illnesses. 

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