The University of Chicago along with the University of Illinois at Chicago are seeking individuals in the Chicago area (or willing to travel to the Chicago area) who suffer from Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features with available immediate family members to participate in our genetic study. Family members do not have to suffer from mental health symptoms to participate. The overall goal of this research is to improve our understanding about the biological causes of these illnesses so that we can develop better treatments to improve and eventually restore the lives of patients who suffer with them. This study is overseen at the University of Chicago by investigator Dr. Elliot Gershon and Principal Investigator Dr. John Sweeney at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Participants will undergo a 2-4 hour diagnostic interview at the University of Chicago, and then several physiological tests which take 8 or more hours to complete at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Physiological tests include a urine screen, blood sample, eye movement assessments, cognitive assessment, EEG, and an MRI. Each participant will be reimbursed per assessment (maximum reimbursement per participant is $190). Participation is subject to eligibility. There is no expense to the subject to participate. The study is on-going until 2012.

Contact our study line at 866-51-GENES or 773-834-3560 for more information.

More information is provided on our website:

http://www.ucfamily.org/familystudies/main.html

• Location: The University of Chicago
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