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Molecular Genetics of Schizophrenia|MGS
An international study of of the genetics of schizophrenia
The University of Pennsylvania is one of nine sites in this international study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The study will create a DNA collection to permit qualified scientists to search for schizophrenia-related genes. We need 400 families with at least two siblings who have experienced schizophrenia.

If you participate, what will you be asked to do?
  • Participate in an interview about your psychiatric history and family history
  • Give a small blood sample (for DNA)* 
  • Help us to invite your family members to participate*

* Blood samples are not identified by name. No family member will be contacted without the permission and assistance of another
participating family member. A Certificate of Confidentiality from the federal government ensures that all information will be strictly
confidential. 

Reimbursement is provided for the interview and blood sample. Please note that your location is not an issue ‚ you may
participate without visiting a site. Please contact us for details. 

Who can participate?

  • Families in which two siblings have schizophrenia
  • Families in which one sibling has schizophrenia and one sibling has schizoaffective disorder

If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please e-mail us or call us toll-free at 1-877-407-9529.

To contact a site directly, please see the list of MGS sites and contact information.