Overview
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- Professor Nick Martin is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Adelaide
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Birmingham
Works
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2009
Journal Article
Variants in TF and HFE Explain 40% of Genetic Variation in Serum-Transferrin Levels
Beben Benyamin, Allan F. McRae, Gu Zhu, Scott Gordon, Anjali K. Henders, Aarno Palotie, Leena Peltonen, Nicholas G. Martin, Grant W. Montgomery, John B. Whitfield and Peter M. Visscher (2009). Variants in TF and HFE Explain 40% of Genetic Variation in Serum-Transferrin Levels. American Journal of Human Genetics, 84 (1), 60-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2008.11.011
2009
Journal Article
Genetic influences on handedness: Data from 25,732 Australian and Dutch twin families
Medland, Sarah E., Duffy, David L., Wright, Margaret J., Geffen, Gina M., Hay, David A., Levy, Florence, Van-Beijsterveldt, Catherina E.M., Willemsen, Gonneke, Townsend, Grant C., White, Vicki, Hewitt, Alex W., Mackey, David A., Bailey, J. Michael, Slutske, Wendy S., Nyholt, Dale R., Treloar, Susan A., Martin, Nicholas G. and Boomsma, Dorret I. (2009). Genetic influences on handedness: Data from 25,732 Australian and Dutch twin families. Neuropsychologia, 47 (2), 330-337. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2008.09.005
2009
Journal Article
Loci influencing lipid levels and coronary heart disease risk in 16 European population cohorts
Yurii S Aulchenko, Samuli Ripatti, Ida Lindqvist, Dorret Boomsma, Iris M Heid, Peter P Pramstaller, Brenda W J H Penninx, A Cecile J W Janssens, James F Wilson, Tim Spector, Nicholas G Martin, Nancy L Pedersen, Kirsten Ohm Kyvik, Jaakko Kaprio, Albert Hofman, Nelson B Freimer, Marjo-Riitta Jarvelin, Ulf Gyllensten, Harry Campbell, Igor Rudan, Åsa Johansson, Fabio Marroni, Caroline Hayward, Veronique Vitart, Inger Jonasson, Cristian Pattaro, Alan Wright, Nick Hastie, Irene Pichler ... Jouke-Jan Hottenga (2009). Loci influencing lipid levels and coronary heart disease risk in 16 European population cohorts. Nature Genetics, 41 (1), 47-55. doi: 10.1038/ng.269
2009
Book Chapter
Genetic and Environmental Influences on Sexual Orientation
Khytam Dawood, J. Michael Bailey and Nicholas G. Martin (2009). Genetic and Environmental Influences on Sexual Orientation. Handbook of Behavior Genetics. (pp. 269-279) edited by Kim, Yong-Kyu. United Sates: Springer New York. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-76727-7_19
2009
Journal Article
Genomewide Association Studies: History, Rationale, and Prospects for Psychiatric Disorders
Psychiatric GWAS Consortium Coordinating Committee, Martin, N., Wray, N., Mowry, B. and Holliday, E. (2009). Genomewide Association Studies: History, Rationale, and Prospects for Psychiatric Disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 166 (5), 540-556. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2008.08091354
2009
Journal Article
Accumulation of trauma over time and risk for depression in a twin sample
V. V. McCutcheon, A. C. Heath, E. C. Nelson, K. K. Bucholz, P. A. F. Madden and N. G. Martin (2009). Accumulation of trauma over time and risk for depression in a twin sample. Psychological Medicine, 39 (3), 431-441. doi: 10.1017/S0033291708003759
2009
Journal Article
Genome-wide association for major depressive disorder: a possible role for the presynaptic protein piccolo
Sullivan, P. F., de Geus, E. J. C., Willemsen, G., James, M. R., Smit, J. H., Zandbelt, T., Martin, N. G., Wray, N. R., Boomsma, D. I. and Penninx, B. W. J. H. (2009). Genome-wide association for major depressive disorder: a possible role for the presynaptic protein piccolo. Molecular Psychiatry, 14 (4), 359-375. doi: 10.1038/mp.2008.125
2009
Journal Article
Replication of the association of common rs9939609 variant of FTO with increased BMI in an Australian adult twin population but no evidence for gene by environment (G × E) interaction
Cornes, B., Lind, P. A., Medland, S. E., Montgomery, G. W ., Nyholt, D. R. and Martin, N. G . (2009). Replication of the association of common rs9939609 variant of FTO with increased BMI in an Australian adult twin population but no evidence for gene by environment (G × E) interaction. International Journal of Obesity, 33 (1), 75-79. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2008.223
2008
Journal Article
Autosomal linkage analysis for cannabis use behaviors in Australian adults
Agrawal, Arpana, Morley, Katherine I., Hansell, Narelle K., Pergadia, Michele L., Montgomery, Grant W., Statham, Dixie J., Todd, Richard D., Madden, Pamela A. F., Heath, Andrew C., Whitfield, John, Martin, Nicholas G. and Lynskey, Michael T. (2008). Autosomal linkage analysis for cannabis use behaviors in Australian adults. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 98 (3), 185-190. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.05.009
2008
Journal Article
Meeting the challenges of neuroimaging genetics
De Zubicaray, Greig I., Chiang, Ming-Chang, McMahon, Katie L., Shattuck, David W., Toga, Arthur W., Martin, Nicholas G., Wright, Margaret J. and Thompson, Paul M. (2008). Meeting the challenges of neuroimaging genetics. Brian Imaging and Behavior, 2 (4), 258-263. doi: 10.1007/s11682-008-9029-0
2008
Journal Article
Linkage and Association Analyses of Longitudinally Measured Lipid Phenotypes in Adolescence
Middelberg, Rita P., Gordon, Scott D., Zhu, Gu, McRae, Allan, Montgomery, Grant W., Martin, Nicholas G. and Whitfield, John B. (2008). Linkage and Association Analyses of Longitudinally Measured Lipid Phenotypes in Adolescence. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 11 (6), 603-620. doi: 10.1375/twin.11.6.603
2008
Journal Article
Evidence for shared genetic influences on self-reported ADHD and autistic symptoms in young adult Australian twins
Reiersen, Angela M., Constantino, John N., Grimmer, Marisa, Martin, Nicholas G. and Todd, Richard D. (2008). Evidence for shared genetic influences on self-reported ADHD and autistic symptoms in young adult Australian twins. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 11 (6), 579-585. doi: 10.1375/twin.11.6.579
2008
Journal Article
Recently-derived variants of brain-size genes ASPM, MCPH1, CDK5RAP and BRCA1 not associated with general cognition, reading or language
Bates, Timothy C., Luciano, Michelle, Lind, Penelope A., Wright, Margaret J., Montgomery, Grant W. and Martin, Nicholas G. (2008). Recently-derived variants of brain-size genes ASPM, MCPH1, CDK5RAP and BRCA1 not associated with general cognition, reading or language. Intelligence, 36 (6), 689-693. doi: 10.1016/j.intell.2008.04.001
2008
Journal Article
Alcohol Dependence and Reproductive Onset: Findings in Two Australian Twin Cohorts
Waldron, Mary, Heath, Andrew C., Bucholz, Kathleen K., Madden, Pamela A. F. and Martin, Nicholas G. (2008). Alcohol Dependence and Reproductive Onset: Findings in Two Australian Twin Cohorts. Alcoholism-Clinical and Experimental Research, 32 (11), 1865-1874. doi: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2008.00771.x
2008
Journal Article
Early cannabis use and DSM-IV nicotine dependence: A twin study
Agrawal, Arpana, Lynskey, Michael T., Pergadia, Michele L., Bucholz, Kathleen K., Heath, Andrew C., Martin, Nicholas G. and Madden, Pamela A. F. (2008). Early cannabis use and DSM-IV nicotine dependence: A twin study. Addiction, 103 (11), 1896-1904. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2008.02354.x
2008
Journal Article
The use of common mitochondrial variants to detect and characterise population structure in the Australian population: Implications for genome-wide association studies
Byrne, Enda M., Mcrae, Allan F., Zhao, Zhen-Zhen, Martin, Nicholas G., Montgomery, Grant W. and Visscher, Peter M. (2008). The use of common mitochondrial variants to detect and characterise population structure in the Australian population: Implications for genome-wide association studies. European Journal of Human Genetics, 16 (11), 1396-1403. doi: 10.1038/ejhg.2008.117
2008
Journal Article
Susceptibility variants for male-pattern baldness on chromosome 20p11
Hillmer, Axel M., Brockschmidt, Felix F., Hanneken, Sandra, Eigelshoven, Sibylle, Steffens, Michael, Flaquer, Antonia, Herms, Stefan, Becker, Tim, Kortuem, Anne-Katrin, Nyholt, Dale R., Zhao, Zhen Zhen, Montgomery, Grant W., Martin, Nicholas G., Muehleisen, Thomas W., Alblas, Margrieta A., Moebus, Susanne, Joeckel, Karl-Heinz, Broecker-Preuss, Martina, Erbel, Raimund, Reinartz, Roman, Betz, Regina C., Cichon, Sven, Propping, Peter, Baur, Max P., Wienker, Thomas F., Kruse, Roland and Noethen, Markus M. (2008). Susceptibility variants for male-pattern baldness on chromosome 20p11. Nature Genetics, 40 (11), 1279-1281. doi: 10.1038/ng.228
2008
Journal Article
Genetic factors predisposing to homosexuality may increase mating success in heterosexuals
Zietsch, Brendan P., Morley, Katherine I., Shekar, Sri N., Verweij, Karin J. H., Keller, Matthew C., Macgregor, Stuart, Wright, Margaret J., Bailey, J. Michael and Martin, Nicholas G. (2008). Genetic factors predisposing to homosexuality may increase mating success in heterosexuals. Evolution and Human Behavior, 29 (6), 424-433. doi: 10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2009.07.002
2008
Journal Article
A high-density association screen of 155 ion transport genes for involvement with common migraine
Nyholt, Dale R., LaForge, K. Steven, Kallela, Mikko, Alakurtti, Kirsi, Anttila, Verneri, Farkkila, Markus, Hamalainen, Eija, Kaprio, Jaakko, Kaunisto, Mari A., Heath, Andrew C., Montgomery, Grant W., Goebel, Hartmut, Todt, Unda, Ferrari, Michel D., Launer, Lenore J., Frants, Rune R., Terwindt, Gisela M., de Vries, Boukje, Verschuren, W. M. Monique, Brand, Jan, Freilinger, Tobias, Pfaffenrath, Volker, Straube, Andreas, Ballinger, Dennis G., Zhan, Yiping, Daly, Mark J., Cox, David R., Dichgans, Martin, van den Maagdenberg, Arn M. J. M. ... Palotie, Aarno (2008). A high-density association screen of 155 ion transport genes for involvement with common migraine. Human Molecular Genetics, 17 (21), 3318-3331. doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddn227
2008
Journal Article
Variation in bone morphogenetic protein 15 is not associated with spontaneous human dizygotic twinning
Zhao, Zhen Zhen, Painter, Jodie N., Palmer, James S., Webb, Penelope M., Hayward, Nicholas K., Whiteman, David C., Boomsma, Dorret I., Martin, Nicholas G., Duffy, David L. and Montgomery, Grant W. (2008). Variation in bone morphogenetic protein 15 is not associated with spontaneous human dizygotic twinning. Human Reproduction, 23 (10), 2372-2379. doi: 10.1093/humrep/den268
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating Risk Factors and Early Stage Biomarkers in Cognitive Aging and Dementia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr David Ward
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Doctor Philosophy
Statistical Genetic Approaches in Eye Diseases
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Elucidating the genetic architecture of neuropsychiatric phenotypes and other complex human traits
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Miguel Rentería
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Doctor Philosophy
Elucidating the genetic architecture of neuropsychiatric phenotypes and other complex human traits
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Miguel Rentería
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Doctor Philosophy
Elucidating the genetic architecture of neuropsychiatric phenotypes and other complex human traits
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Miguel Rentería
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic architecture of differences in symptomatology and treatment response in major depressive disorder
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Miguel Rentería, Honorary Professor Sarah Medland
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic influences on substance use behaviour, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Sarah Medland, Professor Naomi Wray, Dr Lucia Colodro-Conde
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Mapping the Genetic Architecture of Subcortical Brain Anatomy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Sarah Medland
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The genetics of complex human behaviour: Cannabis use, personality, sexuality and mating
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Sarah Medland
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Genetics of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Australian Families
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
GENETIC RISK FACTORS FOR ALLERGIC ASTHMA IN AUSTRALIAN FAMILIES
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
GENETICS OF BLOOD CELL NUMBER
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Blows
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Elucidating the genetic architecture of neuropsychiatric phenotypes and other complex human traits
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Miguel Rentería
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding psychiatric disease: From aetiology to outcomes and treatment response
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Miguel Rentería
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Individual differences in taste and their association with genes, dietary behaviour, and brain structure
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The role of the interleukin-6 pathway in asthma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor John Upham
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Forensically Relevant Applications of Genome-Wide Association Studies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Sarah Medland
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Cytokines and Inflammatory Markers in Depression in Adolescents
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gerard Byrne, Professor James Scott, Professor Naomi Wray
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic influences on quality of life throughout the life span: Genetic and environmental influences on the variation in and covariation among traits related to quality of life throughout life time and in the aged.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Sarah Medland
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
The quantitative genetics of nevus count and other pigmentary characteristics of the skin
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF COVARIATION AMONG COGNITIVE ABILITIES
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
AN EMPIRICAL TEST OF THE DIATHESIS-STRESS MODEL FOR PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS IN A LARGE COMMUNITY-BASED SAMPLE OF YOUNG AUSTRLAIAN TWINS
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
HERITABILITY OF ERP MEASURES OF WORKING MEMORY IN TWINS
Associate Advisor
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