I’m Jolien Rietkerk
Nice to meet you! As a postdoctoral researcher I work on trans-ancestry psychiatric genetics of Major Depressive Disorder. I am part of the POP-GEM lab of Dr. Roseann Peterson at the Institute for Genomics in Health (IGH) at SUNY Downstate.
I am hosted by Prof. Hanna van Loo and her lab at the University Center of Psychiatry at the University Medical Center Groningen.
In my research I use big population-datasets to study the genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders. I implement, develop and combine novel statistical genetics tools in my quest to understanding the biology and population dynamics of these disorders.
I am thrilled you found my corner of the internet!
News
I look back on an inspiring and enriching experience at WCPG2025 in CancĆŗn, Mexico.
I was honored with an invitation to present at ECNP 2025 in RAI Amsterdam. I reflect on the experience and conference.
The UMCG postdoc council has elected me as chair. I look forward to making an impact this year.
Iām very happy to share that our new preprint, āGenetic Risk Effects on Psychiatric Disorders Act in Setsā, is now online on medRxiv.
UPDATE! I am now a postdoctoral researcher with Dr. Peterson and Dr. van Loo in a non-traditional collaborative position. Hereās how I got there.