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Consortium on the Genetics of Schizophrenia (COGS)

Through this collaborative research project we hope to learn more about the genetic basis of specific heritable neurocognitive and neurophysiological deficits (called endophenotypes) in schizophrenia patients. These deficits in functions like memory can cause many downstream problems in activities of daily living.

Understanding the genetic components of these functions in schizophrenia patients is crucial to finding out about the neurobiological basis, risk factors, and heritability of this illness. It may also help to create more effective treatments, and hopefully someday, the development of a cure for this devastating disorder.

Other UCSD Research Opportunities

Please contact us at care@ucsd.edu for more information.