University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · GeneticsThe Genomic Mind Lab
Patrick F Sullivan · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Patrick F. Sullivan's lab at the University of North Carolina focuses on understanding the genetic basis of severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. The lab partners with various global institutions to analyze genetic data from patients with these disorders, aiming to uncover specific genetic variations that could lead to new treatments. Through large-scale genomic sequencing and analysis, the lab seeks to increase diversity in genetic research and improve mental health therapies.
genetic architecturesevere mental illnesspsychiatric geneticswhole-exome sequencingSNP-array genotypingdiversity in genomicsrare variant analysistransdiagnostic researchclinical phenotyping
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify genetic variations associated with severe mental illnesses.
AIM 02Analyze specific psychiatric disorders and their common features.
AIM 03Increase diversity in genomic research by including low-income populations.
AIM 04Generate analysis-ready data for further research on genetic architectures.
AIM 05Facilitate data sharing in alignment with NIMH policies.
Skills the Lab Values
whole-exome sequencingSNP-array genotypingDNA extractionsample collectiondata analysisbioinformaticsstatistical modelinggenetic variation assessmentcollaborative research practices
Output against the department
Publications1,099top 4% of dept.10th of 259
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Citations144ktop 2% of dept.5th of 259
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