Understanding adolescent neurodevelopment: relevance to schizophrenia [ 2014 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Rachel Hill (Principal investigator)

Brief description Schizophrenia first appears clinically during late adolescence. This project seeks to understand the molecular changes that occur during adolescent brain development that may underlie the behavioural abnormalities found in schizophrenia. We will focus on Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a gene which when reduced is associated with schizophrenia. By examining the role of this gene during adolescent brain development, we will better understand how disruptions to this gene may lead to schizophrenia-like behaviours in adulthood.

Funding Amount $404,884.00

Funding Scheme Career Development Fellowships

Notes RD Wright Biomedical CDF