Research groups Human Genetics

Genetic epidemiology of brain traits and neuropsychiatric disorders

Alejandro Arias Vasquez's goal is to find genes involved in the variation of brain traits as well as for genes involved in the risk of complex neuropsychiatric diseases.

Molecular neurogenetics

Hans van Bokhoven's research group investigates the molecular underpinnings of development and functioning of the nervous system and its building blocks, the neurons and other cell types.

Translational genomics of neurodevelopmental disorders

Annette Schenck's research focuses on dissecting molecular networks and mechanisms underlying human brain function and disease. In order to be able to investigate the large number of genes, we use a powerful genetic model organism, the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster.

Understanding genetic disease

Han Brunner's research group studies all genetic aspects with a focus on patient observation, and the translation of clinical questions in short term research projects.