Team Brain Genomics
The scientific focus of the Brain Genomics team is the integrative analysis of genomic and other omics data with data on the structure and function of the human brain. The aim is to investigate the influence of genomic variability on inter-individual differences in the structure and function of the human brain. Innovative molecular methods and technologies that cover the entire spectrum of genomic and genomic-functional variance are used to generate the omics data. These data will be combined with the latest cytoarchitectonic data and data from imaging atlases (e.g. Julich-Brain). The integrative analysis is also intended to characterize the underlying biological mechanisms more precisely. In addition, innovative analysis strategies (e.g. machine learning) are continuously implemented and applied to the collected data sets with cooperating working groups. Another central task is the translation of the findings into clinical practice.
The Brain Genomics team works closely with the Institute of Human Genetics at the University Hospital Bonn. In addition, the team is characterized by a strong scientific network and is integrated into numerous national and international research networks (e.g. SFB/TRR 393, FOR 2107, Social Phobia Research, ENIGMA, Psychiatric Genomics Consortium).