Dr. Mirko Uljarevic

Biography

I am a medically trained researcher with an academic background in developmental psychopathology and psychometrics, focusing on big data science. My research adopts a lifespan perspective driven by the urgent need to improve outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum and neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as neurodevelopmental conditions. My primary research interests have centered on combining cutting-edge psychometric procedures with a big data approach to understand the structure of clinical phenotypes associated with autism, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. By leveraging genetic and neurobiological studies, my work aims to enhance existing clinical assessments and develop new, effective screening and diagnostic tools, along with tracking treatment-related symptom progression. I have partnered with leading researchers in psychopathology across the United States, Europe, and Australia on various projects covering topics like genetics and treatment employment, with a particular focus on understanding risk and resilience factors that contribute to poor mental health outcomes in adolescents and adults. Additionally, I have led statistical analyses to uncover the latent structure of social communication and restricted repetitive behaviors within clinical phenotypes, resulting in significant advancements in the understanding of genetic architecture and clinical utility. My work is also instrumental in developing programmatic research aimed at creating comprehensive assessment protocols that integrate parent and clinician reports with objective functioning indicators through state-of-the-art psychometric and mobile technologies. I co-direct the established Program in Psychometrics and Measurement-Based Care, which aims to combine world-leading expertise in clinical science with psychometrics and big data analytics for improved clinical practice.

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