I’m Jolien Rietkerk
Nice to meet you! As a postdoctoral researcher I work on trans-ancestry psychiatric genetics of psychiatric disorders. I am part of the POP-GEM lab and hosted by the van Loo lab.
In my research I use representative population-scale datasets to study the genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders. I implement, develop and combine novel statistical genetics tools in my quest to understand the biology of cognition.
On this website I showcase my CV, post important updates on my research activities, list my publications and present my connections in a list of past and current affiliations.
I am thrilled you found my corner of the internet!
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A small reflection on my experience presenting at BGA last June, I am grateful for the opportunity and new connections made.
This fall at WCPG 2026 I will present my latest work on postpartum depression in diverse ancestries in a poster! See you there!
I was invited to attend the SUNY annual research day in Brooklyn, NY; a great opportunity to connect with our remote lab!
This Prespective piece in Nature Genetics of my colaborators and I elaborates on the concept of deep versus shallow phenotyping and incorporates findings from my pre-print.
I successfully defended my dissertation and obtained magna cum laude distinction! A massive thanks to everyone involved.