Inside the Human Mind: How Genomics is Transforming Mental Health Research

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Overview
Could your genes hold the key to better mental health? Explore the genomics revolution with Professor Naomi Wray.
Join us for an evening of engaging science and discovery at the 2026 Mattick Lecture, featuring internationally renowned geneticist and neuroscientist Professor Naomi Wray.
Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, yet scientists still have much to learn about how and why they develop. Unlike many physical illnesses, mental health conditions cannot be diagnosed with a simple blood test or scan, making research into the brain particularly challenging.
In this Mattick Lecture, Professor Naomi Wray will explore how breakthroughs in genetics and genomics are helping researchers better understand conditions such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. While it has long been recognised that genetic risk factors play a major role in mental illnesses, it is only in the past decade that this risk has been shown to be influenced by thousands of DNA differences, each contributing a small effect. By analysing large-scale genetic and health data, scientists are uncovering the biological factors that influence mood, behaviour and cognition.
These discoveries are revealing why mental health conditions can affect people differently and why treatments are often not one-size-fits-all. Join one of the world's leading experts in psychiatric genetics for an engaging discussion on how advances in DNA research are opening new possibilities for earlier diagnosis, more personalised care, improved treatments and a better future for mental health.
When: 10th September 2026
Time: 5:30 pm arrival for mingling and refreshments; 6:30 pm lecture commences
Where: Customs House, Long Room, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000