Modifiable risk factors for Serious Mental Illness - an integrated program. [ 2013 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John McGrath (Principal investigator)

Brief description John McGrath has discovered that vitamin D during brain development is associated with psychosis. Just as the use of folate decreased the incidence of spina bifida, vitamin D supplementation could decrease the incidence of psychosis. Using international samples, McGrath will search for modifiable risk factors for mental illness related to nutrition, infection and stress. He will use the latest methods from genetics to explore modifiable risk factors and undertake clinical trials.

Funding Amount $3,750,000.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes John Cade Fellowship in Mental Health Research