Dr. Jenna Najar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jenna Najar is affiliated with the University of Gothenburg and focuses her research on the associations of polygenic risk scores with various health outcomes, particularly in relation to aging and neuropsychiatric disorders. Her work has explored the connections between polygenic risk for psychiatric disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms, as well as the implications of polygenic risk for dementia and its subtypes. Najar has been involved in several collaborative studies, analyzing extensive data sets to understand how lifestyle factors, antidepressant use, and dietary patterns relate to cognitive decline and mental health in older adults. She has contributed to meta-analyses and individual participant data studies that aggregate findings across multiple cohorts, highlighting the effects of social connections and emotional support on mental health outcomes in aging populations. Her research is critical to developing preventative strategies and interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).