Trevor Humby

Dr. Trevor Humby is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) at Cardiff University's School of Psychology. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Neurobiology from the University of Sussex and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on behavioral genetics, particularly the effects of imprinted genes and epigenetic mechanisms on neurodevelopment, cognition, and behavior.

Research interests span:

• Genetic and epigenetic influences on brain development
• Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, autism, schizophrenia)
• Neurodegenerative conditions (Alzheimer's, FTDP-17)
• Dyslexia and working memory impairments
• Impulse control and decision-making mechanisms
• Mouse models of psychiatric disorders

Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on:

• Genetic mouse models of psychiatric conditions
• Neuropharmacology of serotonin systems
• Epigenetic regulation of behavior
• Cross-species validation of cognitive mechanisms
• Neurodevelopmental trajectories of genetic disorders

Awards include:

• Oon Khye Beng Ch’hia Tsio prize research scholarship (1998-2001)

Advising and grants:

• Supervised PhD students including Mikael Mikaelsson, Tamara Al-Janabi, Jess Eddy
• Genes and Development Summer Studentship (£3,000)
• SARTRE research consortium on neurophysiology of response inhibition (£30,000)

Leads research in the Behavioural Genetics Group collaborating with Dr. Lawrence Wilkinson, Dr. Anthony Isles, and Dr. Will Davies. External collaborators include researchers from Cambridge University, Bristol University, and international institutions.