B1342 - Examining the genetic overlap of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder traits - 20/04/2012

B number: 
B1342
Principal applicant name: 
Dr Joanne Martin (University of Cardiff, UK)
Co-applicants: 
Anita Thapar (Not used 0, Not used 0), Dr Martin Hamshere (Not used 0, Not used 0)
Title of project: 
Examining the genetic overlap of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder traits.
Proposal summary: 

AIMS

1-To examine whether intermediate phenotypes that show association with clinical ADHD are also associated with ASD traits in the general population.

2-To assess the association of polygenic scores calculated in ALSPAC based on our discovery sample of children with a diagnosis of ADHD, in relation to putative intermediate phenotypes and ADHD and ASD traits.

Date proposal received: 
Friday, 20 April, 2012
Date proposal approved: 
Friday, 20 April, 2012
Keywords: 
ADHD, Autism
Primary keyword: