Genomic Exploration of Brain Structure and Function and Behavioral Health in the Context of Suicidal Behaviors
2024 Postdoctoral Fellowship
Amount Awarded: $140,000
Focus Areas: , Genetic

Jun He, Ph.D.
Yale University
Inside the Research
Suicidal behaviors are a major public health issue. Genetic data from over one million participants will be examined to understand molecular dynamics and epidemiological relationships linking suicidal behaviors to brain structure and function, behavioral health, and other clinical outcomes. By using a state-of-the-art framework, this project will build high-performance machine learning models to predict the risk of suicide ideation and attempt. The expected results will contribute to preventive strategies to identify individuals at high suicide risk.