The biology of risk for bipolar disorder: genetic effects in a high-risk longitudinal study [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Janice Fullerton (Principal investigator) ,  Prof John Nurnberger ,  Prof Rhoshel Lenroot

Brief description Bipolar disorder is a severe mood disorder affecting over 350,000 Australians. Some children of bipolar disorder patients will also become ill, although currently we have no tools to predict which of these genetically at-risk young individuals will eventually develop symptoms. This study will use genetic information plus brain structural changes to predict which at-risk individuals are likely to become ill. This study will help elucidate early clinical and biological markers of bipolar disorder.

Funding Amount $AUD 856,412.38

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant