1/12 Very pleased to finally share the @PGC Schizophrenia Group paper: Mapping genomic loci implicates genes and synaptic biology in schizophrenia https://t.co/IEcUWZVQiF (my first proper thread!!)

To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re investing £50 million to improve mental health research and treatment 🧠🥼 This funding will unlock access to world-class UK health data and facilities, helping researchers deliver crucial breakthroughs and improve care for millions.

I often post about how fast the field of psychiatric genetics is moving🧠🧬 The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium is very active delivering some of the largest GWASs across all human diseases. This review covers genetics of schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder👇

Genetics of schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, + what is known about their neurobiology https://t.co/uj6aCD6rdZ via @drjameswalters et al

Hats off to @Akanbiodi @mcintosh2001 @DrS_Teferra @jaredgmaina @psychgenomics @TaiwoSheikh @CrampinMia @wisdomnakanga @ChebiiVivien #MichèleRamsay #NatalieSmyth #RodneyTholanah @sir_cruzy @melkam_kebede @drjameswalters @DrC_Msefula and many others involved in this effort 7/7

Despite being a leading cause of global disease burden, especially in #LMICs, most genetic research on #MDD has excluded African populations (figure caption in the ALT text ). #DepGenAfrica aims to change that! 2/7

🚨New preprint from #DepGenAfrica!🚨 We are building a landmark study in #PsychiatricGenetics, the first large scale genetic study of Major Depressive Disorder #MDD in Africa 🌍🧬supported by @wellcometrust Here’s what you should know 🧵👇 1/7

🗞️ Researchers awarded two major grants from @wellcometrust totalling over £1.6 million to investigate severe mental illness! Read more: https://t.co/dW9PIhmQIW

👏Congratulations to our colleague, Professor Nic Timpson, for his success in securing further funding for the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, an invaluable resource for the #LINCResearch project. @CO90s

MI-GENES randomized patients at intermediate cardiovascular risk to disclosure of framingham risk score 🆚an integrated score also incuding a polygenic risk score (PRS)🧬 Disclosing the PRS led to 👉lower LDL 👉higher statin initiation 👉lower 10-y cardiovascular event rates

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Published today! Took a year to write & another year to edit, but will hopefully be useful for parents who want to know more about this complex area. @rcpsych @rcpsychAddFac @SSA_Addiction @NHS_APA @addictionprofs @RcpsychCAP @rcpsychGAP @CNWLNHS @ClaireCNWL @ucl @UCLPsychiatry

📢 ECR Fellowships – Apply Now! The MHP is funding future leaders in SMI research. Projects must link at least 2 Hubs to explore new approaches in diagnosis & treatment. 📅 Apply 1st March - 30th April 🔗 More info: https://t.co/yZ5QOzNOx0 #mentalhealthresearch #postdoc

Funding opportunity: UKRI @MHPlatform ECR Fellowships Applications are now open for Early Career Researchers looking to develop a project researching severe mental illness (SMI). 1-3 years | Up to £300k | UK-based Applications open 1st March - 30th April. Learn more:

Come and join us at our excellent Summer School . It’s a great career development opportunity and you get to meet our amazing faculty and fellow attendees from around the world.

☀️🚨Applications for this year's Summer School in Brain Disorders Research are now open! Join us for an introduction to the cutting-edge research happening at our centre🔍🌍 🗓️ 14 - 17 July 2025 📍 Cardiff University Apply now:🔗 https://t.co/APpdkbrLZg

ECRs – Can you create a project connecting our Research Hubs? 🎥 Watch videos from MHP Hub leaders & spark ideas 👉 https://t.co/9RZ66zXYOu 📅 Opens 1st March 2025 | Apply by 30th April 🔗 More info: https://t.co/Q4DPuKO0Zh #ECR #Fellowship #MentalHealthResearch

Cardiff little peeps - come along and explore your brain

🧩 We're are excited to share that CNGG Professor and MURIDAE programme lead, Anthony Isles will be involved in this £3.5 million project to investigate cognitive decline and premature brain ageing in psychotic disorders. Learn more https://t.co/jJRe6tVoLt

Here’s a new challenge -We are trying to understand a relapse in ppl with a diagnosis of #Psychosis using watches, phones and asking people. Apply soon as this opportunity is only available for a couple of weeks.