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Research group leader at KIND with a focus on decoding genetic and molecular pathways in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Associate Professor (Docent) in Medical Genetics 2021

Current positions/delegations

2024– Director of Doctoral Education, Department of Women's and Children's Health, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, Stockholm, Sweden

2022– Principal Researcher, Department of Women's and Children's Health, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, Stockholm, Sweden
2016–  Research Group Leader, Department of Women's and Children's Health, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, Stockholm, Sweden 

2015–  Deputy Director of the Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (KIND)

 Education and postdoctoral training

My research focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular architecture of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, how genetic variations affect symptoms within these conditions, and the severity and intervention outcomes in affected individuals. We combine clinical, genetic, and molecular data with other data types using traditional methods and machine-learning algorithms. Additionally, my research group aims to identify molecular and cellular pathways affected by genetic and environmental risk factors of neurodevelopmental disorders using neuronal cells. 

My expertise in teaching focuses on genetics, functional genomics, and neurodevelopmental disorders, emphasizing the clinical application of genetic and biological knowledge. During my teaching career, I have engaged in teaching and supervision across various academic levels, including specialized courses for healthcare professionals. I have developed and delivered diverse courses, combining theory lectures, practical training, group discussions, and one-on-one supervision for over 200 hours. My teaching portfolio includes subjects such as genome biology, genetics of complex disorders, brain development, and perinatology. I have also co-coordinated and co-organized Ph.D.-level courses, such as Medical Developmental Biology, Brain Development, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

In addition to classroom teaching, I have supervised numerous thesis projects and served as an examiner for Master's programs, providing comprehensive evaluations and feedback to students. As described under my research independence and research group, I have or am supervising several Ph.D. students and undergraduate students. Additionally, I have supervised more than 15 master's and bachelor's students who have defended a thesis.