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Applications open for the 13th annual CNGG Summer School in Brain Disorders Research

26 April 2023

Find out more about the summer school and whether you're eligible to join us in July 2023.

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Largest genomic study of it's kind identifies improvements in schizophrenia medication for those who are of Asian and African descent

22 February 2023

The study investigated data from over 4,500 individuals taking the antipsychotic clozapine

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Cardiff University commissioned to provide comprehensive genomics education for NHS Wales workforce

30 January 2023

Cardiff University has won the contract to deliver six inclusive and accessible educational modules on the topic.

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Greater support needed around sleep for children with rare genetic conditions, Cardiff University study finds

17 January 2023

Greater support needed around sleep for children with rare genetic conditions, Cardiff University study finds

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Spotlight on CNGG research at Cardiff University Research Showcase

7 December 2022

CNGG researchers shared their research into genetics and mental health conditions at Cardiff University's Digital Research Showcase

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World-leading mental health research centre becomes Cardiff University Centre

29 November 2022

The Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics transitions into new era following 10 years as MRC Centre.

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New study identifies gene which increases risk of heart rhythm abnormalities

20 November 2022

This research holds exciting promise for the investigation of heart screening in deletion carriers, namely using wearable (Smartwatch) technology as well as revealing whether heart rhythms are linked to certain behavioural and cognitive measures.

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Shining a spotlight on rare genetic conditions: 16p11.2

16 November 2022

CNGG placement students mark rare genetic condition awareness month.

UK researchers pioneer new virtual treatment for PTSD

15 June 2022

Online treatment ‘as effective as face-to-face therapy’, large-scale clinical trial finds

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Cardiff University awarded £2.7m to host new research cluster for neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disease

19 April 2022

The new research group will be led by Professor Anthony Isles from the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences