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Welsh Government highlights Cardiff University's mental health research and international ties

8 October 2021

For World Mental Health Day 2021, Welsh Government has featured Cardiff University and the central role it has played in global mental health research efforts.

New review of pharmacogenomics in psychiatry published by world-leading neuroscience journal

6 October 2021

Researchers in the MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics (MRC CNGG) at Cardiff University have published a comprehensive review of pharmacogenomics in psychiatry in one of the most influential and well-regarded neuroscience journals.

Huntington's Disease researcher awarded prestigious Guarantors of the Brain fellowship

29 September 2021

A researcher from the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience (DPMCN) at Cardiff University has been awarded the Guarantors of the Brain Fellowship.

Cardiff University researcher Joanna Martin

DPMCN researcher awarded prize for outstanding scientific achievement in ADHD

16 September 2021

Dr Joanna Martin wins the 2021 Kramer Pollnow Prize (KPP) for excellent clinical and genetic research in ADHD.

Share Your Rare project aims to raise awareness of rare genetic conditions and mental health

12 August 2021

A new collaboration between scientists and artists hopes to raise awareness of the experiences of people affected by rare genetic conditions.

£3.6m grant for Cardiff University researchers to study link between physical and mental health problems

16 July 2021

Research teams across the UK and Denmark will work together over the next four years.

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"Exceptional" virtual Summer School in Brain Disorders Research reaches across the globe

15 July 2021

The 11th annual Summer School was held online for 2021 welcoming more students than ever.

DPMCN postgraduate student wins prestigious award for contributing to the Cardiff University student experience

10 June 2021

PhD student Isadora Sinha won the Student Union President's Award for her work as the BME Officer.

Largest genetic study of bipolar disorder provides new insight into its biology and new potential treatments

17 May 2021

A recent study has brought the Bipolar Workgroup of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC), one step closer to understanding the neurobiology of bipolar disorder.

Cardiff University genomics researcher awarded Medical Research Foundation fellowship

7 May 2021

Cardiff University genomics researcher Dr Samuel Chawner has been awarded a Medical Research Foundation (MRF) eating disorders and self-harm fellowship.