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Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression

26 September 2025

Cardiff University academics led on gene therapy surgeries in the UK

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Scientists discover eight new schizophrenia genes

15 August 2025

Researchers have identified eight new genes associated with schizophrenia in the largest exome-sequencing study to date.

New study explores mental health research priorities of families affected by depression

31 July 2025

A new publication highlights which mental health research topics matter most to parents with depression and their children.

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New book shares patient perspectives on electroconvulsive therapy

25 June 2025

A new collection of stories curated in partnership with a clinical professor are shedding light on people’s experiences of receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to treat psychosis.

Major new Horizon Europe grant to advance research on child maltreatment services

21 May 2025

A new €6.3 million initiative will bring together researchers from 12 countries to address critical gaps in identifying and supporting cases of children who have experienced abuse.

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New trial for gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia

15 May 2025

The ASPIRE-FTD clinical trial will investigate the use of a gene therapy in people with frontotemporal dementia.

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Cardiff University Professor awarded prestigious Heinrich Hoffman Medal for pioneering work in ADHD

15 May 2025

Professor Anita Thapar, a globally renowned expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, has been awarded the Heinrich Hoffman Medal by the World Federation of ADHD.

Researchers awarded two major grants totalling over £1.6 million to investigate severe mental illness

29 April 2025

Cardiff University researchers awarded over £1.6 million by the Wellcome Trust to investigate the underlying causes of cognitive impairments seen in severe mental illness.

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The Waterloo Foundation awards £1.25m to study the impact of nutrition on child brain development

25 February 2025

The ‘Developing Minds’ programme will build on existing work at the University’s Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute.

Researchers and young people collaborate on research centre’s flagship study

10 February 2025

The Skills for Adolescent Wellbeing Study (SWELL) team recently hosted an engaging and informative session with the Wolfson Centre Youth Advisory Group (YPAG).