Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics

Kenneth S. Kendler honored with the Presidential Medallion [View Image]

Three New Genetic Markers Associated With Risk For Depression [View Image]

Genetic Overlap Between Major Depression and Obesity In Some Patients [View Image]

We are an interdisciplinary institute bringing together faculty with a wide range of scientific backgrounds.

Postdoctoral training applicants in psychiatric and statistical genetics with a focus on mental health invited to join VIPBG.

Major Mental Illnesses Unexpectedly Share Brain Gene Activity, Raising Hope For Better Diagnostics And Therapies.

Dana Lapato receives the Kenneth S. Kendler Award for Excellence in Pre-Doctoral Research

Dr. Ruth Brown, Ph.D. studies psychometric properties and measure development in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Chris Chatzinakos, Ph.D. accepted the Lindon Eaves Award for Excellence in Post-Doctoral Research

Community Engagement is about partnerships between VCU and its communities that are working together, changing lives.