Psychiatric Genomics: Linking Genes to Mental Health and Care
Official title: Psychiatric Genomics Consortium: Mechanisms and Translation
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11566446 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Big-picture genetics project to understand how genes influence serious mood and mental health conditions and how that knowledge can improve care for people with bipolar disorder.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $113,195 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH142618-01S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11566446 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with bipolar disorder or related psychiatric conditions who may participate in future genetic studies or biobanking efforts.
✕Less likely to help
People not involved in genetic research or who are not part of future translational efforts may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant brings together thousands of researchers to analyze genetic data from people with psychiatric disorders, aiming to identify genetic factors that increase risk and to map how these variants affect biology. The plan includes integrating diverse datasets, studying how different disorders share genetic influences, and pinpointing the biological contexts that drive risk. By connecting genetic findings to functional biology, the project seeks to clarify mechanisms that could lead to better treatments and prevention in the future. The work also emphasizes translating discoveries into clinical relevance and increasing training and outreach for researchers and clinicians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could illuminate why some people develop bipolar disorder and related conditions and pave the way for more targeted therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Past large-scale psychiatric genetics efforts have substantially advanced knowledge and begun translating it into risk understanding and potential targets.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sullivan, Patrick F — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Sullivan, Patrick F
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.