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Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics

We bring together world-leading researchers to investigate the major causes of mental health problems.

We use our clinical, genomic, statistical and bioinformatic expertise to tackle the challenges posed by psychiatric, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, with the aim of informing better diagnosis and treatment for the future.

Learn more about the Centre, our aims and the impact of our research.

We have active research projects in psychosis and major affective disorders, developmental disorders and neurodegenerative disorders.

Learn more about our engagement with communities affected by the conditions we study, schools, industry and the third sector.

Our annual Summer School in brain disorders research aims to educate and inspire the researchers and clinicians of the future. Find out more and apply for a place today.

Our Child and adolescent psychiatry team works to conduct high quality research into neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health problems in young people.

Latest news

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.

Professor honoured with lifetime achievement award for pioneering work in psychiatric genetics

2 December 2024

Professor Anita Thapar, a leading child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cardiff University, has received the prestigious Ming Tsuang Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics (ISPG).

Research Fellow named Rising Star at Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony

1 December 2024

Dr Sophie Legge, a Research Fellow at the Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics (CNGG) has received the Rising Star award at Cardiff University’s Celebrating Excellence awards.