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Gerome Breen is a psychiatric geneticist whose research primarily focuses on the genetics of mood disorders, psychosis, and eating disorders. His aims include discovering the biological basis of common psychiatric disorders to facilitate drug discovery and improve biomarker studies in mental health. Breen's research has enabled better estimations of responses to psychological treatments and overall enhancements in clinical trial methodologies. He is a major contributor to global genetic consortia advancing the field of psychiatric genetics, having identified over 500 variants associated with common psychiatric disorders. Currently, he leads the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) study, working in collaboration with Professor Thalia Eley to recruit over 100,000 participants over five years. Beyond research, Breen engages with media and charities focused on mental health, utilizing his expertise to inform the public on recent advancements in psychiatric genetics. He actively participates in projects aimed at understanding the complexities of psychiatric disorders and the nuances of genetic influences on mental health.
King's College London • London, England
Leading research on psychiatric genetics with a focus on mood disorders, psychosis, and eating disorders.
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