The overall aim of the research at NORMENT is to understand the underlying mechanisms of severe mental disorders and find answers to why some people develop perceptual disturbances, delusions, depressions, or manic phases.
Research topics
Genetics

Disclose the complete genetic architecture of psychotic disorders and determine their functional impact
Brain imaging

Identify novel brain imaging phenotypes linking genes and clinical phenotypes in a longitudinal setting
Outcome Prediction

Use genetic, environmental and clinical factors to predict disease progress and outcome
Clinical Intervention

Translate pathophysiological discoveries into clinical and pharmacological interventions
Research groups
The research at NORMENT is organized into 15 groups with complementary expertise.
Collaboration
NORMENT has a close collaboration with national and international researchers.
Resource Units
The daily infrastructure for collection, storage, and processing of scientific data is divided into seven units.
Doctoral degree: PhD in medicine and health sciences
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