The genetics of ADHD: role of rare variants [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Mark Bellgrove (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alasdair Vance ,  A/Pr Mauricio Arcos-Burgos ,  Dr Tarrant Cummins ,  Dr Ziarih Hawi
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Brief description Attention deficit hyperactivity disorde(ADHD) is the most prevalent mental disorder of childhood affecting around 7.5% of Australian school age children. The disorder is strongly genetic and causes significant impairments in academic functioning, family and peer relations with sufferers at increased risk for drug abuse. Identification and characterisation of rare mutations will enhance our knowledge of the neurobiology and advance the search for next generation drug treatments for the disorder.

Funding Amount $AUD 651,976.02

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant