Professor Sarah Medland

Professor Medland focuses on two research themes which seek to improve i) our understanding of the mechanisms influencing mental health and ii) the translation of these findings through a focus on treatment response and cost of illness and through reducing stigma by improving or understanding of mental health challenges. Current projects focus on identifying genetic variants influencing the structure and function of the human brain, psychiatric disorders including: ADHD, ASD, Bipolar disorder, Depression and Schizophrenia, Women’s health and pregnancy related conditions.

Professor Medland also works on improving communication of genetic findings and improving the evidence base to aid decisions about pharmacogenomic testing.