Prof. Sarah Medland
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
Professor Sarah Medland is a leading psychiatric and statistical geneticist at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Herston, Brisbane, Australia. She is known for her pioneering work on understanding how genetics influence brain structure, function, and mental health. Medland co-founded the ENIGMA brain imaging consortium, bringing together researchers from over 43 countries to study neuroimaging genetics. Her research addresses conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia. Among her many accolades, she is an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.