Brien P. Riley

Dr. Brien P. Riley is a Professor at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University. With over 20 years of experience, his research focuses on genetic mechanisms underlying schizophrenia, alcohol dependence, and related disorders.

Research Focus: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), copy number variation analyses, and next-generation sequencing approaches to identify genetic risk factors for psychiatric conditions. Current work includes international collaborations with Trinity College Dublin and Mount Sinai.