Background
Genetic and environmental factors influence the structure and function of the human brain. Disentangling and quantifying these sources of variation (genetic and environmental) may be crucial to understanding the brain's genetic architecture and how it relates to typical and atypical brain function.
Aim
To provide a normative reference of healthy brain structure for future studies of neurological and psychiatric disorders by establishing a robust map of genetic and environmental influences on the brain.
Project Potential
To identify the factors contributing to differences in brain structure and function between individuals and highlight brain regions especially vulnerable to genetic and environmental influences.
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