President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University) was awarded a $1,622,081 firm fixed price definitive contract by the Defense Health Agency to provide systems engineering analysis for artificial intelligence/machine learning post-traumatic stress disorder design objective indicator research. The contract calls for Harvard University to apply its expertise in data analysis to assist the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in designing an objective screening tool to identify early comorbidities associated with acute stress response and post-traumatic stress disorder. A subcontract valued at an undisclosed amount was also awarded to The Mclean Hospital Corporation to provide genetics and epigenetics support to the effort. The ultimate goal is to develop diagnostic biomarkers for stress disorders in military personnel under this program.