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