The GINGER Program celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of Fellows with a three-day workshop held in Tulbagh, South Africa, from May 27–29, 2024. The workshop centered on advancing Fellows’ research and leadership development. Sessions highlighted ongoing analyses using NeuroGAP study data, discussions on data access and sharing protocols, and practical modules on budgeting, […]

The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) held its annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, from September 25–28, 2024. Engida Girma, a GINGER Cohort 2 alum, was honored with the Underrepresented Scholars Membership Award, which recognizes outstanding early-career researchers from underrepresented backgrounds who have made significant contributions to the field of traumatic stress studies. GINGER […]

The GINGER Program participated in the 2024 World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics (WCPG) in Singapore, with team members, Fellows, and alumni contributing across multiple sessions and presentations. Dr. Lori Chibnik and GINGER Director Kristianna Post led Education Day, a centerpiece of the congress that drew audiences of more than 180 participants per session. The program […]

In collaboration with PGC Africa, the GINGER program co-hosted a networking dinner to bring together all African attendees at WCPG Singapore. This event fostered connections and collaboration among researchers working to address critical gaps in psychiatric genetics research on the African continent.