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Christopher Rayner

Mr Christopher Rayner

Research Associate

Biography

Education:

  • PhD Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College, London (2017 - present)
  • MSc Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College, London (2016 - 2017)
  • MSc Genetics of Human Disease, UCL Genetics Institute, University College London (2015 - 2016)
  • BSc Biomedical Science, Lancaster University (2011 - 2014)

Research overview:

The focus of my PhD research is to explore the influence of genetic and environmental factors on the development and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders.

Awards:

  • MRC UCL Genetics Institute Masters Excellence Scholarship (2015 - 2016)
  • Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre 1+3 PhD Studentship (2016 - 2020)

    Research

    GLAD: Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression

    The GLAD Study is the largest anxiety and depression project ever undertaken. It was launched in September 2018.

    Project status: Ongoing

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    INHERIT Lab

    Inherit Lab studies large family databases to understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in the intergenerational continuity of mental health problems.

      Research

      GLAD: Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression

      The GLAD Study is the largest anxiety and depression project ever undertaken. It was launched in September 2018.

      Project status: Ongoing

      iStock-1416803934 (1)
      INHERIT Lab

      Inherit Lab studies large family databases to understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in the intergenerational continuity of mental health problems.