Adriaan van der Graaf

Adriaan van der Graaf is a researcher at the University of Groningen's University Medical Center Groningen. His work primarily focuses on the intersection of genetics and microbiome research, with significant contributions to understanding how host genetics influences the gut microbiome and how genetic factors interact with lifestyle elements like sleep to affect health outcomes such as blood pressure.

His research interests include:

• Genetics and Genomics
• Gut Microbiome Research
• Mendelian Randomization
• Genome-wide Association Studies
• Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health
• Sleep Research
• Population Genetics

Van der Graaf has made substantial contributions to large-scale genetic studies, particularly through his involvement in the Dutch Microbiome Project and the Million Veteran Program. His recent work has focused on understanding gene-environment interactions, especially how sleep duration modifies genetic effects on blood pressure across diverse populations. His research on host genetics and the gut microbiome has been published in high-impact journals like Nature Genetics, with his 2022 paper accumulating over 280 citations.

His scientific work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Van der Graaf actively collaborates with numerous international research groups, as evidenced by his participation in large consortia involving hundreds of researchers across multiple countries.