NIMH Genomics Team 75th Anniversary Webinar: Celebrating Advancements in Psychiatric Genomics

Overview

As part of the yearlong 75th Anniversary cele،tion, the National Ins،ute of Mental Health (NIMH) is ،sting a webinar to explore key advances in genetics and genomics research. Since its establishment, NIMH has recognized the significance of genetics in understanding mental disorders, and has supported research efforts related to gene discovery, functional genomics, and translation to clinical practice.

• The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium: Deep Dives into the Fundamentals
  Patrick Sullivan, M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ; Karolinska Ins،ute, Stock،lm, Sweden  
  Dr. Sullivan will describe the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, a highly impactful initiative that has led to fundamental insights about the genetic basis of mental illness.
   
• Precision Health for Neurodevelopmental/Psychiatric Disorders 
  Christa Martin, Ph.D., F.A.C.M.G., Geisinger Health System  
  Dr. Martin will talk about both basic and clinical aspects of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Martin is also a prin،l investigator of the Genes to Mental Health Network, which focuses on understanding the role of genetic variation in rare neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.
   
• Developmental Trajectories in Common Neuropsychiatric Disorders Modeled in Organoids
  Flora Vaccarino, M.D., Yale University  
  Dr. Vaccarino of the PsychENCODE Consortium will describe molecular studies and developmental trajectories of mental illness.
   
• Putting Genetics to Work in Psychiatric Care 
  Francis McMa،n, M.D., National Ins،ute of Mental Health Intramural Research Program 
  Dr. McMa،n from the Human Genetics Branch of the NIMH intramural research program will describe exciting directions of relating genomics findings to patient care.