Najaf Amin

Najaf Amin is a Researcher at the Erasmus MC, Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His work focuses on genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying complex diseases, with expertise in genome-wide association studies, epigenetics, and metabolomics. He has contributed to studies on neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and ophthalmological conditions.

Key research areas include Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, type 2 diabetes genetics, gut microbiota in glaucoma, and diet-mood interactions. He collaborates internationally, evidenced by multi-institutional projects involving institutions like the VA Million Veteran Program and the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity study.

Dr. Amin has published over 270 peer-reviewed articles and supervised 7 research projects. His work bridges basic science and clinical applications, emphasizing translational research.