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Philipp Koellinger is a professor of social science genetics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on how genetic influences affect economic behavior, providing insights into the genetic architecture of behavioral outcomes that can inform social and medical research. He also studies how brain mechanisms mediate the relationships between genes and human behavior, contributing to a deeper understanding of behavioral phenotype development. As a principal investigator and co-founder of the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium (SSGAC) and other initiatives, he aims to accelerate scientific progress by promoting science that is replicable, accessible, transparent, and fairer. His work has appeared in numerous reputable publications, highlighting the causal effects of genetic variants on cognitive and non-cognitive skills, and their implications in educational and labor market outcomes.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL
Leading research in social science genetics, focusing on the intersection of genetics and economic behavior.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.