Breadcrumb Home How schizophrenia affects the brain Thursday, September 12, 2013 Iowa Alumni Magazine http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130911103325.htm A study by University of Iowa psychiatry professor Nancy Andreasen uses brain scans to document how schizophrenia impacts brain tissue as well as the effects of anti-psychotic drugs on those who have relapses.