Kenneth J. Ruggiero, Ph. D. Musc address: vamc address

11/03-06/05 Instructor, NCVC, MUSC’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Charleston

9/01-10/03 Research Associate, NCVC, MUSC Dept. Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Charleston

7/01-7/03 NIMH postdoctoral research fellow, MUSC Dept. Psychiatry Behavioral Sciences, NCVC

2012 Nominee, Inaugural Peggy Schachte Research Mentor Award

2005 Faculty Mentorship Excellence Award, Medical University of South Carolina, Psychology Internship

2004 Circle of Excellence Award (teaching), Doctoring Curriculum, Medical University of South Carolina

2002 Psychiatry Golden Apple Award: Outstanding New Teacher, Medical University of South Carolina 2002 Treatment for Children with PTSD: Article Excerpted in Clinician's Research Digest

2001 Scientist/Practitioner Award, Medical University of South Carolina, Psychology Internship Program

2000 Don Hake Outstanding Graduate Student Career Award

1999 Student Researcher Award, Assoc. for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Disaster & Trauma SIG

1999 William E. Vehse Student Researcher Award

1999 West Virginia University Office of Academic Affairs Dissertation Award

1999 West Virginia University Alumni Fund Award for Dissertation Research

1996-1998 Health Education Research Foundation scholarship

1994 State University of New York at Buffalo: High honors in psychology

GRANTS AWARDED (Co-investigators listed alphabetically)

40. Ruggiero, K. J. (PI), Moreland, A. (Co-PI), Acierno, R. (Co-I), Davidson, T. (Co-I), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), Gist, R. (Consultant). A peer education approach to support the behavioral health needs of fire service professionals. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant EMW-2013-FP-00531. Total funds: $367,460.

39. Lynch, C. (P.I.), Egede, L. (Co-I), & Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I). Personal health record-facilitated diabetes self-management among rural Veterans. VA HSR&D pilot award. Total funds: $100,000.

38. Ruggiero, K. J. (site PI), Rheingold, A. A. (Co-I). Mobile web training resource to support training in prolonged exposure for PTSD. Subaward to Department of Defense grant (PI: E. B. Foa), Implementation of prolonged exposure in the Army: Is consultation necessary for effective dissemination. Period of performance: December 2013 – May 2015. Total funds: $225,473.

37. Egede, L. E. (PI, Director), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I, Associate Director), numerous VA HSR&D core faculty Co-Is (October 2013-September 2016). Health Equity and Rural Outreach Innovation Center (HEROIC). VA HSR&D Center of Innovation.

36. Ruggiero, K. J. (PI), Acierno, R. (Co-I), Davidson, T. (Co-I), Moreland, A. (Co-I), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), Best, C. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. (Co-I), Gist, R. (Consultant). (2013, May). Mobile web resources to address suicide risk in fire service personnel. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant EMW-2012-FP-01005. Total funds: $298,979.

35. Ruggiero, K. J. (PI, 2013). Bounce Back Now NYC. Contract with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to re-develop Bounce Back Now online resources for delivery to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Total funds: $28,000.

34. Lynch, C., et al. [Egede, L. E., Ruggiero, K. J.] (2013, September). Tablet-aided behavioral intervention effect on self-management skills (TABLETS). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Total funds: $547,311.

33. Danielson, C. K. (PI), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), et al. (2012). SiHLE Web pilot grant through the South Carolina Transitional Research center.

32. Hanson, R. F. (PI), Danielson, C. K. (Co-I), Moreland, A. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), Saunders, B. (Co-I), Smith, D. W. (Co-I), et al. (2012-2017). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Category II, Program on Adolescent Traumatic Stress (PATS), (Grant No. 1U79SM061269-01), 9/30/12-9/29/16, $3,991,009.

31. Price, M. (Co-PI), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-PI). (2012-2013) Pilot study of a text messaging system to assess mental health recovery after exposure to a trauma. SCTR grant pilot mechanism. Fast Forward Seed Grant (SCTR 1305). $5,000.

30. Ruggiero, K. J. (PI), Saunders, B. E. (Co-I), Danielson, C. K. (Co-I), Hanson, R. F. (Co-I), Knapp, R. (Co-I), Gros, K. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. P. (Co-I), Nissenboim, J. (Co-I), Cohen, J. (Co-I), & Deblinger, E. (Consultant). (2012-2014, February cycle, priority score = 10, 1st percentile). Technology-based tools to enhance quality of care in mental health treatment. National Institute of Mental Health grant R34 MH096907-01A1. Total funds requested: $666,100.

29. Ruggiero, K. J. (PI), Saunders, B. (Co-I), Acierno, R. (Co-I), McCauley, J. (Co-I), Gros, K. (Co-I), Best, C. (Co-I), Guille, C. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. (Co-I), Gist, R. (Consultant). (2011-2012). Bringing behavioral health services to firefighters. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant EMW-2010-FP-01518. Total funds: $461,200.

28. Ruggiero, K. J. (PI [due to NIH requirement]), Amstadter, A. B. (Co-PI [true lead investigator on the supplement]), Gelernter, J. (Co-PI). (2010-2013). Supplement to Web-based intervention for disaster-affected adolescents and families. National Institute of Mental Health OppNet supplement: 3 R01 MH081056-03S1. Total funds: $213,825.

27. Ruggiero, K. J. (PI). Davidson, T. (Trainee). (2010-2012). Diversity supplement to Web-based intervention for disaster-affected adolescents and families. National Institute of Mental Health diversity supplement. 3 R01 MH081056-03S2. Total funds approximately $100,000.

26. Acierno, R. (P.I.), Foa, E. (Co-PI), Frueh, B. C. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), Tuerk, P. (Co-I), et al. (2010-2014). Randomized controlled trial to evaluate in-person PE vs. telehealth-delivered PE. Health Services Research and Development VA Merit Grant. Total funds requested: $1,300,000 (estimated).

25. Danielson, C. K. (P.I.), Knapp, R. (Co-I), Lejuez, C. W. (Co-I), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), & Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I) (2009-2012, August cycle, priority score = 161). Evaluation of behavioral risk assessment tools for post-disaster mental health. NIMH Grant R21MH086313. Total funds: $500,000.

24. Magruder, K. (P.I.), Grossman, J. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), et al. (2009-2011). Patient and provider outcomes of e-learning training in CAMS. VA Merit grant.

23. Ruggiero, K. J. (P.I), Acierno, R. (Co-I), Foa, E. (Co-I), Ruzek, J. (Co-I), Eftekhari, A. (Co-I), Grubaugh, A. (Co-I), Hamblen, J. (Co-I), Knapp, R. (Co-I), Lai, W. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. (Co-I), & Rheingold, A. A. (Co-I) (2009-2013, November, priority score = 1.54). PE-Web: Online Training for VA Providers in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. VA Merit Grant application #IIR 08-323-2. Total funds requested: $930,000 (approximate).

22. Ruggiero, K. J. (P.I.), Acierno, R. (Co-I), Egede, L. (Co-I), Gros, K (Co-I), Gros, D (Co-I), Grubaugh, A. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. (Co-I), Resnick, H. (Co-I), & Ruzek, J. (Co-I) (2009-2013, May, priority score = 2.31). Web Intervention for OIF/OEF Veterans with Mental Health Problems. VA Merit Grant MHI 08-105-2. Total funds requested: $600,000 (approximate).

21. Acierno, R. (P.I.), Egede, L. E. (Co-I), Knapp, R (Co-I), Mauldin, P. (Co-I), & Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I) (2008-2014). Innovative service delivery for secondary prevention of PTSD in at-risk service men and women. Department of Defense Grant W81XWH-07-PTSD-IIRA. Total funds requested: $1,200,000 (approximate).

20. Danielson, C. K. (P.I.), Saunders, B. E. (Co-PI), de Arellano, M. A. (Co-I), Hawkins, A. (Co-I), Key, J. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. P. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), & Strachan, M. (Co-I). (2008-2013). Teen and family EMPOWERR (Ethnic Minority Outreach and Web-based Education for Risk Reduction) Program. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant 1U79SP015156-01. Total funds requested: $1,957,158.

19. Egede, L. E. (P.I./Director), Acierno, R. (Co-I), Ellis, C. (Co-I), Grubaugh, A. L. (Co-I), Knapp, R. (Co-I), Mauldin, P. D. (Co-I), Pope, C. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), et al. (2008-2013). Center for Disease Prevention and Health Interventions for Diverse Populations. VA HSR&D Grant REA 08-261: Research Enhancement Award Program.

18. Luettich, R. (P.I.), Baugh, J. (Co-I), Berke, P. (Co-I), Best, C. L. (Co-I), Cooke, B. (Co-I), Donahue, A. (Co-I), Eckel, C. (Co-I), Fitzpatrick, P. (Co-I), Gabr, M. (Co-I), Gourley, J. J. (Co-I), Hanson, J. (Co-I), Kell, P. (Co-I), Kelley, M. L. (Co-I), Kolar, R. (Co-I), Lewis, C. (Co-I), List, G. (Co-I), Moss, R. (Co-I), Overton, M. (Co-I), Pawlowski, S. (Co-I), Ranjithan, R. (Co-I), Ribarsky, B. (Co-I), Robbins, M. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), Sarangi, S. (Co-I), Schneider, H. (Co-I), Seracino, R. (Co-I), Shaw, D. (Co-I), Simonsen, B. (Co-I), Skelton, G. (Co-I), Smith, G. (Co-I), Stich, B. (Co-I), Terrell, D. (Co-I), van Scotter, J. (Co-I), Wachtendorf, T. (Co-I), Wallace, A. (Co-I), Waugh, B. (Co-I), Whalin, R. (Co-I), Wilmot, C. (Co-I), Wilson, R. (Co-I), & Wolshon, B. (Co-I) (2008-2014). Center of Excellence for National Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure, and Emergency Management (NDCIEM). Homeland Security Grant. Total funds: $15 million. MUSC subcontract: $126,126.

17. Resnick, H. S. (P.I.), Frazier, P. (Co-P.I.), Acierno, R. E. (Co-I), Bradford, D. (Co-I), Danielson, C. K. (Co-I), Ledray, L. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I) (2008-2014, priority score = 147, 13th percentile). Prevention of Post-rape Drug Abuse: Replication Study. National Institute on Drug Abuse Grant R01 DA0233099-01A2 (R01 mechanism): Total funds requested: $3,205,989.

16. Ruggiero, K. J. (P.I.), Saunders, B. E. (Co-P.I.), Bradford, D. W. (Co-I), Carpenter, M. J. (Co-I), Danielson, C. K. (Co-I), Gros, K. (Co-I), Kilpatrick, D. G. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. (Co-I), & Resnick, H. S. (Co-I) (2008-2014, priority score = 152, 13th percentile). Web-based intervention for disaster-affected youth and families. National Institute of Mental Health Grant 1R01 MH081056-01A1: Response to PA-06-454. Total funds: $2,159,584.

15. Kilpatrick, D. G. (P.I.), Danielson, C. K. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. (Co-I), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), Saunders, B. E. (Co-I), & Smith, D. W. (Co-I) (2007-2009). Self-assessment and self-help for teen violence victims. Two-year award funded by the Washington DC Office of Victims Services (Teen Victimization Initiative): $850,000.

14. Norris, F. H. (P.I.), Galea, S. (Co-P.I.), Gelernter, J. (Co-I), Hamblen, J. (Co-I), Kilpatrick, D. G. (Co-I), Rasmussen, A. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), & Southwick, S. (Co-I) (2007-2012, priority score = 194). National Center for Disaster Mental Health Research. National Institute of Mental Health Grant P60 MH082598-01: Response to RFA MH07-070. Total funds: 3,889,087.

13. Ruggiero, K. J. (subcontract) (2007-2008). Research Education in Disaster Mental Health (PI: Fran Norris). National Institute of Mental Health Grant 5R25MH068298-05. Subcontract amount (10 months): $13,089.

12. Ruggiero, K. J. (P.I.) (2007-2009). Computerized intervention for veterans with mental health problems. Veterans Administration VISN-07 Research Career Development award (two-year award). Total funds: $125,000 (estimated).

11. Ruggiero, K. J. (P.I.), Resnick, H. S. (Co-P.I.), Acierno, R. (Co-I), Kilpatrick, D. G. (Co-I), & Mauldin, M. (Co-I) (2007-2011, priority score = 130, 12th percentile). Development and evaluation of a Web-based intervention for disaster victims. National Institute of Mental Health Grant R34 MH 77149-01A1: Response to PA-04-075. Total funds: $608,000.

10. Acierno, R. E. (P.I.), de Arellano, M. A. (Co-I), Galea, S. (Co-I), Gerlernter, J. (Co-I), Kilpatrick, D. G., (Co-I), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), Roitzsch, J. (Co-I), & Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I) (2005-2007, priority score = 190). Florida hurricanes and older adults: Outcome/resiliency factors. National Institute of Mental Health RAPID Grant 1R21MH74469-01. Total funds: $315,252.

9. Kilpatrick, D. G. (P.I.), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), & Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I) (2005-2007). Drug-facilitated, incapacitated, and forcible rape: A national study of prevalence and case characteristics among college students and other young women. National Institute of Justice Grant #2005-WG-BX-0006 (Response to RFA on Violence Against Women). Total funds: $447,796.

8. Hanson, R. F. (P.I.), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), Smith, D. W. (Co-I), & Suffoletta-Maierle, S. (Co-I) (2004-2007, priority score = 145, 6th percentile). Treating child sexual abuse: Effectiveness pilot study. National Institute of Mental Health Grant 1R34MH071266-01 (Response to PAR-03-078). Total funds: $638,600.

6. Kilpatrick, D. G. (P.I.), Acierno, R., (Co-I), Boscarino, J. (Co-I), Bucuvalas, M. J. (Co-I), Fleischman, A. R. (Co-I), Galea, S. (Co-I), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), & Vlahov, D. (Co-I) (2003-2008, priority score = 197, 25th percentile). Disaster Research Education and Mentoring Center. National Institute of Mental Health and National Institute of Nursing Research Grant # 1R25MH070552-01 (Response to RFA MH-03-009). Total funds: $1,550,000.

5. Kilpatrick, D. G. (P.I.), de Arellano, M. A. (Co-I), Hanson, R. F. (Co-I), Resnick, H. S. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), Saunders, B. E. (Co-I), & Smith, D. W. (Co-I) (2003-2008, priority score = 159, 4th percentile). Youth violence exposure: A national longitudinal study. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Grant # 1R01HD046830-01 (Response to PAR-03-096). Total funds: $2,350,000.

4. Saunders, B. E. (P.I.), Hanson, R. F. (Co-P.I.), de Arellano, M. A. (Co-I), Mauldin, M. P. (Co-I), Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I), & Smith, D. W. (Co-I) (2003-2008, priority score = 92%). Service systems models IDE Center. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant #1UD1 SM56070-01: Response to RFA No. SM-03-011. Total funds: $2,400,000.

3. Resnick, H. S. (P.I.), Acierno, R. E. (Co-P.I.), Kilpatrick, D. G. (Co-I), & Ruggiero, K. J. (Co-I) (2002-2004). Web-based education for NYC-area adults following the World Trade Center disaster. National Institute on Drug Abuse Grant # 3 R01 DA11158-06S1 (two-year supplement). Total funds: $311,366.

2. Kilpatrick D. G. (P.I.). (2001-2003). Traumatic stress across the lifespan: A biopsychosocial training program. National Institute of Mental Health #T32 MH018869. Two year postdoctoral fellowship.

1. Ruggiero, K. J., Swenson, C. C., & Taylor, I. (2001). Enhancing academic outcomes for at-risk youth. Lawrence Deflick, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant. Total funds: $3,000.

CONSULTING ROLE ON GRANT APPLICATIONS

Kelley, M. L. (P.I.), Noell, G. (Co-I), Self-Brown, S. (Co-I), et al. (2005, funded, October, priority score = 153). Child and family functioning among displaced vs. non-displaced families in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Role: Consultant. National Institute of Mental Health RAPID grant 1R21MH078148-01. Total funds requested: $275,000 direct costs.

Spielberg, F. (P.I.), et al. (February 2004, unfunded, priority score = 260). Computer assisted risk education for chemical dependency. Role: Consultant. National Institute on Drug Abuse: Response to RFA-DA-04-006.

Walsh, K. (PI), et al. (2014, under review). Department of Defense grant application.

MENTORING ROLE ON GRANT APPLICATIONS

Price, M. (PI), Ruggiero, K. (Mentor), Fakhry (Co-Mentor). Implementation of collaborative protocol to connect trauma injury patients to mental health services. Maralynne Mitcham Interprofessional Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina. Project Period: 2012-2013. Total award: $5324.

Davidson, T. (trainee, funded in 2010). Diversity supplement to Web-based intervention for disaster-affected adolescents and families. National Institute of Mental Health diversity supplement. 3 R01 MH081056-03S2. Total funds approximately $100,000.

Gros, D. F. (trainee, P.I.). (2013, March, funded). Development and evaluation of a new transdiagnostic treatment for the anxiety disorders. Career Development Award 2 (Co-mentors: K. Brady, R. Acierno, K. J. Ruggiero), Department of Veterans Administration Clinical Sciences Research & Development (VHA CSR&D).

Lynch, C. P. (trainee, P.I.). (2011, June, third submission). Lifestyle change for CVD risk reduction in veterans. Research Career Development Award-2 grant (Co-mentors: L. Egede, K. J. Ruggiero, R. Knapp), Department of Veterans Administration Health Services Research & Development (VHA HSR&D). Total funds requested: $205,000.

McCauley, J. (trainee, P.I.). (2010, June; score = 30). Web-based integrated risk reduction targeting binge drinking and sexual assault. K23 grant (Co-mentors: K. J. Ruggiero & K. Brady), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Total funds requested: $687,356.

Payne, R. (trainee, P.I.). (2010, under review). WebCBT4Pain: Intervention to address prescription opioid dependence and chronic pain. K23 grant (Co-mentors: K. Brady, K. Carroll, S. Back, J. Borckhardt, K. Ruggiero), National Institute on Drug Abuse. Total funds requested: $xxx,xxx.

Amstader, A. (trainee). (2006-2007, funded). Training in alcohol research (P.I. J. Woodward). Training grant 5T32 AA007474-19 (Co-mentors: C. Randall & K. J. Ruggiero), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Total funds: ~$36,000 (standard NIH T32 allotment).

Rabalais, A. E. (trainee). (2006). Research education in disaster mental health (P.I.: F. Norris). Training grant 5R25 MH068298-03 (Co-mentors: K. J. Ruggiero & H. S. Resnick). National Institute of Mental Health. Total funds over two years: $30,000 ($20,000 to trainee, $10,000 to mentors).

Broman-Fulks, J. J. (trainee, P.I.). (2004, unfunded, priority score = 199, 25th percentile). Web-based intervention for victimized youth and parents. F32 grant (Co-mentors: K. J. Ruggiero & H. S. Resnick), National Institute of Mental Health. Total funds requested: $36,000 (standard NIH F32 allotment).