Genes to Mental Health Network

In a fly's brain, there are some 140,000 neurons that connect via 54.5 million synapses. Researchers have now mapped *all of them*. That and more of the best in @ScienceMagazine and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: science.org/content/articl… Vid: Tyler Sloan/FlyWire

1/ Very happy to share our review in @molpsychiatry , together with @sebatlab, @JacquemontSeb and Raphael Bourque: rdcu.be/dSupc The role of genetic testing is shifting from explaining to predicting neurodevelopmetal and neuropsychiatric conditions.

Job Alert! Looking for clinical research fellows to study rare #neurogenetic conditions. Great opportunity to work with an exceptional team of #neurologists and #geneticists at @BostonChildrens.

Updated clinical practice recommendations for managing children with #22q11.2 deletion syndrome 2023 number one Editor’s Choice in Genetics in Medicine @GIMJournal Full text: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… gimjournal.org/edchoice-decem…

Congrats to Dr. Anne Bassett, who has been appointed to the Order of Canada for her remarkable career in #schizophrenia and #genetics, including her work studying the first genetic subtype of #schizophrenia. The #OrderOfCanada is the 2nd highest civilian honour for merit.

Despite the prevalence, substantial morbidity, and availability of clinical testing, 22q11.2DS, previously known as DiGeorge syndrome or velo-cardio-facial syndrome, remains largely unrecognized in adults by both health care providers and society at large. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Our researchers are constantly unlocking new secrets of rare and complex illnesses as their understanding of the genetics behind these diseases advances. Learn more about this rapidly developing research in this @Nature article. ms.spr.ly/60179L89J

New @RCPsych report on the role of genetic testing in mental health services. Recommends genetic testing for all children & adolescents (age <18 years) diagnosed with schizophrenia. College-report-CR237---Genetic-testing-in-mental-health-settings.pdf (rcpsych.ac.uk)

Early tailored interventions could change a child's neurodevelopmental path. #AdFeature with @CR_CHUSJ

An EEG biomarker could reveal whether a potential treatment for dup15q syndrome has reached its intended molecular target in the brain. That and more in this month's Going on Trial. bit.ly/3LrWT1B

With Dr. Stephen Scherer @SickKidsNews in @GIMJournal, we reflected on the concept “syndromic ASD” and its corollary distinction between “syndromic and non-syndromic ASD genes” #autism authors.elsevier.com/a/1hTg73vlFV0S… [1/7]

Today is #rarechromoday - a day to celebrate all those living with rare #chromosome and #gene disorders & their families, and to raise awareness. Share our posts, wear blue & yellow & let's loudly and proudly celebrate Uniqueness! #genomics #genetics

New publication out on the impact of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome on early child development. In collaboration with @CNGGcardiff @neurosciencecu @bm_marianne @PsychCardiffUni @SchoolOfOptom @amy_paine @imagineidnews @MaxAppealUK #22q

"Powell has 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as DiGeorge syndrome, which is caused by the deletion of a small segment of chromosome 22." #22qAwareness people.com/sports/who-is-…

Postdoc opportunities

Are you interested in becoming involved in research at the intersection of genetics and mental health? The DAGSY clinic & research team is recruiting! tinyurl.com/y97c6mce

Do you, or your child, have a deletion or duplication at 16p11.2 or 22q11.2 and are aged 7 years or older? An #SKResearch study is looking to explore how these #GeneticVariants may influence your behaviour and how your brain works. To learn more visit ➡️ bit.ly/3UXBn6q

How are researchers using genomic data to discover rare genetic conditions? At our Genomic Innovators Seminar, @jxchong and @ontowonka will discuss how researchers can use data to discover hundreds of genomic variants associated with rare diseases and improve disease diagnoses.

Job opportunity Fellowship in Neurdevelopmental Psychiatry at @SickKidsNews jointly with me and @Jacob_Vorstman. Closing date March 25th. sickkids.ca/contentassets/… #jobfairy #psychiatry #fellowships

Exciting clinical research fellowship positions for physicians pursuing clinician scientist career @ the intersection of Genomics, Neurodevelopment and Psychiatry. Appl. deadline Mar 25 2023 Pls RT @PGCgenetics @G2MH_Network @SFARIorg @AutismINSAR tinyurl.com/3jrme459