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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

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).

Dr Sam Chawner holding a certificate for his Rising Research Star Award at the 2024 Health and Care Research Wales annual conference

Researcher recognised as rising star in Welsh research at annual conference

30 October 2024

Dr Samuel Chawner has received the Rising Research Star Award at the 2024 Health and Care Research Wales Awards.

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.