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A groundbreaking NIH-funded collaboration led by Seoul National University Hospital to understand and treat severe depression.
Depression is the world’s leading cause of disability
WHO 2022
1 suicide every 30 seconds
800,000 per year: at least half take their own lives because they are suffering from depression
Korea has the highest suicide mortality rate
24.1 suicides per 100,000 population out of all the countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
This six-year project, running from 2021 to 2026, will study 10,000 Korean women with recurrent MDD working to identify risk factors for depressive disorders, and develop innovative new treatments.
Meet the Pioneering Researchers
The KOMOGEN-D Project is led by a team of passionate researchers, including Professor Yong Min Ahn of the Department of Neuropsychiatry at Seoul National University Hospital and Professor Sang Jin Rhee of the Biomedical Research Institute at Seoul National University Hospital. Their expertise and determination will drive the project forward, as they work tirelessly to unravel the genetic underpinnings of severe depression in Korean women.
About KOMOGEN-D study
Have a clinic that can help?
Hospitals and mental health centers across Korea unite for the fight against MDD.
Private Psychiatric Clinics are the key to success.
The Project brings together an impressive network of 40 general hospitals, and associated local mental health welfare centers from across Korea. This nationwide collaboration is necessary to ensure comprehensive data collection and a diverse patient sample, enhancing the project's impact on our understanding and treatment of MDD.
Engaging the medical professionals on the frontline of the depression fight is a key innovation in this study. The KOMOGEN-D Project recognizes the vital contributions of private psychiatric clinics and seeks to involve them in unraveling the mysteries of MDD. By partnering with these clinics, the project aims to broaden its reach, enhance data collection, and ultimately improve the lives of those suffering from depression.
Join the KOMOGEN collaboration; help Revolutionize the Understanding of MDD
KOMOGEN is actively seeking the involvement of medical professionals, including private psychiatric clinic practitioners, to contribute their expertise and help unlock a new understanding of MDD. With the support and collaboration of doctors nationwide, the project has the potential to make a lasting impact on the lives of millions affected by this debilitating condition.
Participation in the study must be initiated by a medical professional, if you are interested in participating please contact your doctor.