Director The staff of the Schizophrenia Genetics Research Program invites families with two or more siblings who have experienced schizophrenia to join our study. Parents are also asked to participate.
Earlier studies suggest that an inborn tendency to develop schizophrenia runs in some families.
However, most relatives will never develop the illness. In our family studies we look for the genes which may be causing some family members to be at risk for a psycho-biological disorder. As we discover the nature of each gene, we will likely be able to develop better treatments. We urge individuals suffering from schizophrenia, along with their family members, to participate in a scientific study which will help us better understand the causes of this disorder. Schizophrenia is a complex disorder.