| title: | Psüühikahäirete epidemioloogia, geneetilised tegurid ja patogeneesi mehhanismid |
|---|---|
| reg no: | SF0182590As03 |
| project type: | targeted financing |
| subject: |
3. Medical Sciences |
| status: | accepted |
| institution: | University of Tartu |
| head of project: | Veiko Vasar |
| duration: | 01.01.2003 - 31.12.2007 |
| description: | The scientific theme includes the following research directions: 1. Study of the prevalence and the social and demographic factors in major psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, mood, anxiety, substance use and sleep disorders. For this purpose we will perform analysis of clinical data and targeted populations surveys. 2. Study of the genetic basis of the major psychiatric disorders. For this purpose we will use the modern methods of genetic research, including the comparative case-control and family studies. 3. Study of the biological and psychological aspects of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders and schizophrenia. For this purpose we will investigate the biological factors, including genetic markers and neurotransmission, and the psychological parameters, such as personality traits, and their influence on the treatment outcomes. The results of these studies will provide new knowledge of the causes, genetic background and clinical course of the abovementioned psychiatric disorders and facilitate the evidence-based approach to their diagnosis and treatment. |
| project group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| no | name | institution | position | |
| 1. | Anu Aluoja | University of Tartu | van.assistent | |
| 2. | Triin Eller | TÜ psüh-hiaatria-kliinik | doktorant | |
| 3. | Tuuliki Hion | University of Tartu | arst.õppejõud | |
| 4. | Jüri Liivamägi | University of Tartu | dotsent | |
| 5. | Kersti Luuk | University of Tartu | assistent | |
| 6. | Eduard Maron | University of Tartu | doktorant | |
| 7. | Lembit Mehilane | University of Tartu | dotsent | |
| 8. | Reet Montonen | TÜ psühhiaatria-kliinik | assistent | |
| 9. | Kristina Saun | University of Tartu | doktorant | |
| 10. | Jakov Šlik | University of Tartu | vanemteadur | |
| 11. | Piret Taal | University of Tartu | doktorant | |
| 12. | Laur Toomaspoeg | University of Tartu | teadur | |
| 13. | Olev Toomla | University of Tartu | teadur | |
| 14. | Innar Tõru | University of Tartu | doktorant | |
| 15. | Veiko Vasar | University of Tartu | professor | |
| 16. | Marlit Veldi | University of Tartu | teadur | |