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Largest genome-wide study of bipolar disorder identifies 36 genes linked to the disorder

23 January 2025

A study conducted by the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium has identified 36 genes linked to bipolar disorder which may help researchers to develop new drugs for the condition.

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Wolfson Centre co-director featured on BBC Science Café podcast highlighting mental health research in Wales

22 October 2024

Professor Frances Rice, co-director of the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health, recently appeared on a BBC podcast to discuss mental health research.

Families attending the Hadyn Ellis Building for the launch of the first Timothy Syndrome family day and the launch of the Timothy Syndrome Alliance charity

Zuckerberg funding for rare syndrome research network

17 October 2024

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative donates over $800,000 to support a research network into CACNA1C-Related Disorders and Timothy Syndrome

New study reveals increased mental health challenges among children over time

10 October 2024

A new Wolfson Centre study has found that children in England with psychiatric disorders are facing more severe difficulties today compared to two decades ago.

TeamCardiff at the 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon with the Vice Chancellor

Over £34k raised by #TeamCardiff runners at Cardiff Half Marathon

7 October 2024

Over 100 alumni, students, and staff ran the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for Cardiff University research.

Global consortium involving centre researchers aims to prevent failures in mental health drug treatments

10 September 2024

Researchers based in the Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics (CNGG) at Cardiff University have joined forces with organisations across Europe in a project to develop new approaches to personalising mental health treatments.

Cardiff University researchers uncover link between irritability and rare genetic disorders in young people

19 August 2024

The research investigated irritability in young people with a rare genetic condition.

Wolfson Centre researcher receives prestigious early career award

26 July 2024

Dr Olakunle Ogin has been honoured with the prestigious Behaviour Genetics Association Early Career Award. 

A group of young children sit at a table with a teacher.

Data is key to the health of future generations: Lessons shared at Waterloo Foundation public lecture

3 July 2024

Strategic partnerships, data and innovation have the potential to reduce health inequalities in young people.

Dr Alex George ‘opened up’ talks about youth mental health challenges

14 May 2024

Doctor and presenter to speak at Cardiff University’s Cardiff Conversations series about youth mental health