Impaired memory is a symptom of schizophrenia and University of Melbourne PhD student Cassandra Wannan has identified areas of the brain that give us new clues as to what’s going on.

Up to 1 in 100 people worldwide will experience schizophrenia. It can stem from a number of factors, including genetics, trauma, and substance abuse. For centuries there’s been limited understanding of how schizophrenia operates, leading to misdiagnosis or insufficient treatment.

In order to better our understanding of schizophrenia, Cassandra Wannan recently authored a paper on schizophrenia and memory impairment. Confirming the role of memory loss in schizophrenia may be a major step towards fully understanding the illness.

Interview recorded: July 23, 2019.

Interviewer: Dr Andi Horvath.

Producer, editor & audio engineer: Chris Hatzis.

Co-producers: Silvi Vann-Wall & Dr Andi Horvath.

Image: Getty Images.