Genetic

The most long-standing genetic method used in the SGDP Centre is the twin design, used to infer genetic and environmental influences. More recently this has expanded to include children-of-twin designs and other intergenerational and family methods including the adoption design. We also use contemporary genomic and statistical genetic methods, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identifying the inherited genetics component to mental health disorders. Finally, we are interested in mechanisms of genetic influences ranging from gene expression and DNA methylation to telomere length and mouse models.

Professor Gerome Breen

Professor of Psychiatric Genetics
Professor Sylvane Desrivieres

Professor of Biological Psychiatry
Professor Marta Di Forti

Professor of Drug use, Genetics and Psychosis
Professor Thalia Eley

Professor of Developmental Behavioural Genetics
Professor Cathy Fernandes

Professor of Preclinical Models of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Professor Helen Fisher

Professor of Developmental Psychopathology
Professor Cathryn Lewis

Professor of Genetic Epidemiology & Statistics
Joni Lovenduski

Visiting Professor and Global Institute for Women's Leadership Advisory Council Member
Dr Tom McAdams

Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow
Professor Terrie E. Moffitt

Chair in Social Behaviour & Development
Professor Robert Plomin

Professor of Behavioural Genetics
Dr Timothy Powell

Senior Lecturer in Translational Genetics & Neuroscience
Dr Chloe Wong

Senior Lecturer in Epigenetics