His clinical research interests are broad and include the development, epidemiology, and treatment of anxiety disorders and their comorbidities. His research team is currently involved in an evaluation of the relative efficacy of psychological treatment vs. pharmacotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) outcomes, using advanced meta-analytic statistical methods, as well as analyses of differential treatment response in combat-related vs. civilian PTSD. Dr. Messer serves as faculty advisor for the CPS Graduate Student Organization "Students United for Returning Veterans" and as a mentor/advisor on numerous Directed Studies, Major Papers, and Dissertations.
