In my research I use large datasets ( e.g. 500.000 participants of UK Biobank) of individuals with psychiatric disorders. I implement, develop and combine novel statistical genetics tools in my quest to understanding the biology and population dynamics of these disorders. To date, my most proud achievement in research is my PhD work (under supervision of Dr. Na Cai at Helmholtz Pioneer Campus in Munich), which I have collected into a thesis called “Complex Polygenic Pathway Interactions of Psychiatric Disorders and Comorbidities”. Ultimately, I aim to improve psychiatric diagnostics and personalise medicine.
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