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William Reay

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle

I am a geneticist who is passionate about using genetics to better understand human disease and find new treatments. I work using large genetic datasets to identify genetic risk factors that could be targeted by a new drug or an existing drug. I completed my PhD in genetics in late 2021 at The University of Newcastle and am now working on a project as a postdoctoral researcher which seeks to better understand how genetics could match patients to treatments more effectively. I have worked across a variety of disorders, however, I have a particular passion for mental health given that many mental health challenges are poorly treated by existing drugs.

Experience

  • –present
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, University of Newcastle

Education

  • 2022 
    The University of Newcastle, PhD - Medical Genetics
  • 2017 
    The University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Professional Memberships

  • International Society of Psychiatric Genetics

Research Areas

  • Genetics (0604)
  • Neurogenetics (060410)