Jehannine Austin, PhD CGC

Professor

Faculty of Medicine

Dept. of Medical Genetics, Dept. of Psychiatry

Vancouver Campus

Fields

Brain Dysfunction, Developmental / Behaviour, Genetics, Health Care

Contact Information

Chosen name and pronouns:

She/Her/Hers

jehannine.austin@ubc.ca

phone: 604-875-2000 Ext5943

https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/person/jehannine-austin/

Twitter/ J9_Austin

Alternate Contact

Erik Rolfsen

Senior Media Relations Specialist

Tel: 604.822.2644

Cell: 604.209.3048

Email: erik.rolfsen@ubc.ca

Expertise

psychiatric disorders; genetics; genetic testing; genetic counseling; depression; bipolar; schizophrenia; mental illness; stigma; empowerment

In the Media

Eating placenta doesn’t prevent postpartum depression, B.C. study shows – CBC Unique genetic counselling program helps empower people with mental health disorders – Vancouver Sun First glimpse of how genes may cause mental health problems – New Scientist