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The Effects of Rare and Common Genetic Risk on the Heterogeneity of Suicide Outcomes

2023 Early Career Research Grant

Amount Awarded: $109,474

Focus Area: Genetic

Frank Wendt, Ph.D.

Frank Wendt, Ph.D.

University of Toronto, Mississauga (Canada)

Inside the Research

A person’s genetic code influences suicidal thoughts and behavior, but the parts of this code that are important for these actions and feelings differ depending on one’s genetic background. This project uses new statistical methods to identify genes, some of which are known to affect the brain, that influence suicidal thoughts and behavior in diverse communities. Findings have the potential to inform effective intervention strategies in high-risk, under-represented communities.