B3434 - Methylation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene in the development of child psychopathology - 10/02/2020

B number: 
B3434
Principal applicant name: 
Moniek Zeegers | Research Institute of Child Development and Education (Netherlands)
Co-applicants: 
Prof. Geertjan Overbeek
Title of project: 
Methylation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene in the development of child psychopathology
Proposal summary: 
Impact of research: 
Findings from this study will lead to a better understanding of family-system influences on the development of stress-related mental health disorders. Specifically, with this study we will be able—as a first research team worldwide—to identify whether parenting can prospectively predict methylation changes in the glucocorticoid system, and through these changes affect children’s likelihood of developing psychopathology.
Date proposal received: 
Wednesday, 18 December, 2019
Date proposal approved: 
Friday, 20 December, 2019
Keywords: 
Mental health - Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognition, Mental health, Statistical methods, Parenting