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Nina McCarthy is a Lecturer in Genetics at the University of Western Australia, specializing in the intersection of molecular genetics and epidemiology. She completed her PhD in Genetics, focusing on Cardiovascular Disease, at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2012. Since then, she has developed a keen interest in utilizing large, complex datasets to investigate the genetic contributions to common human diseases, particularly mental health disorders and cardiovascular conditions. McCarthy has published extensively in the field, with a notable h-index of 47, and has been successful in obtaining significant funding for her research. Beyond her academic pursuits, she has been engaged in outreach efforts aimed at improving mental health awareness and education, including her role in the 'Meeting Minds' initiative. She also coordinates the 'Write Smarter Feel Better' program for HDR students at UWA, focusing on peer mentoring and well-being. McCarthy's research interests align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through her work in genetic epidemiology and the quest to understand the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Lecturer in Genetics, focusing on the intersection of molecular genetics and epidemiology.
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