Vulnerability markers in the association between cannabis and schizophrenia [ 2011 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nadia Solowij (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Juanita Todd ,  Dr Francesca Fernandez-Enright ,  E/Pr Patricia Michie ,  Prof Philip Mcguire
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Brief description Understanding the conditions that confer vulnerability to the triggering of schizophrenia by cannabis use is key to preventing transition to psychosis in up to 14% of cases. This project will examine the long- and short-term effects of different cannabis compounds on specific vulnerability markers of brain chemical abnormalities in cannabis users from the general community.

Funding Amount $AUD 515,764.65

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant