Dale Nyholt

Professor Dale Nyholt is a leading Human Geneticist at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in statistical and genomic epidemiology. He holds roles as Centre Deputy Director (Research and Strategic Development) and Program Co-Lead (Genomic Epidemiology and Analysis) within QUT's Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health. He previously served as Academic Lead for Research (ALR) in the School of Biomedical Sciences, overseeing 180+ researchers.

He earned a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Griffith University. His research focuses on genetic factors in complex disorders like migraine, depression, and endometriosis, with emphasis on identifying biomarkers and molecular pathways. His lab, the Statistical and Genomic Epidemiology Laboratory (SGEL), develops globally used bioinformatics tools.

Key achievements include leading the €6M EU-funded EUROHEADPAIN project, publishing over 250 papers (h-index 103), and securing $21M in grants. Notable awards include Clarivate Analytics' Highly Cited Researcher (2018) and NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship. He has supervised 25+ PhD students, many securing postdoctoral roles internationally.

He actively participates in editorial boards, peer review for major journals, and international funding panels (NHMRC, NIH, EU). His interdisciplinary collaborations span 23 journals and global consortia like the International Headache Genetics Consortium.