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Anna Asratian is a PhD student and Research Engineer in experimental psychiatry at Linköping University. Her research focuses on understanding paternal epigenetic factors and their implications for offspring health, particularly under various environmental exposures such as stress, trauma, and diet. She aims to integrate current studies in the Öst group regarding paternal epigenetic transmission and molecular psychiatry in the Heilig lab. Asratian's work is embedded in the Paternal Origins of Health and Disease (POHaD) paradigm, which investigates how paternal factors can shape offspring health outcomes. Her research suggests that epigenetic changes in small RNAs within sperm can significantly influence embryonic development and subsequent health. Asratian also explores the impact of environmental stressors on biological and behavioral outcomes in youth and young adults and examines the traits developed in recreational and competitive sports environments. Her teaching contributions include tutorial groups for various medical and genetic counseling programs. She has received multiple awards for her leadership and academic achievements, including a Silver Medal of Honor and recognition as an Excellent Inspirer by DOMFIL, Linköping University.
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