Abstract
Copy number variants (CNVs) are an important source of genetic variability. The phenotypic effects of CNVs are not well understood and are thought to have an important role influencing cognitive functions as well as the risk for a range of common neurodevelopmental diseases. You will investigate the effect of CNVs on brain connectivity and cognition by integrating MRI scans, EEG and cognitive markers into a genetic association study based on microarray and whole genome sequencing data. We can do this in a large family-based sample combined with UK Biobank data.
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