Josefin Werme

Josefin Werme is a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), affiliated with the Complex Trait Genetics group and Amsterdam Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the genetic underpinnings of complex behavioral and psychiatric traits, employing integrative genomic approaches.

Research Interests: Her work centers on gene-environment interactions, transcriptome-wide association studies (TWAS), and the genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders. She investigates how genetic and environmental factors jointly influence traits like neuroticism, alcohol misuse, and brain connectivity. Her research integrates statistical genetics with functional genomics to uncover biological mechanisms behind complex phenotypes.

Publication Trends: Recent publications (2022–2024) demonstrate a strong focus on psychiatric genetics, with high-impact contributions in journals like Nature Genetics and PLoS Genetics. Her work frequently employs large-scale genomic datasets to explore genetic correlations, functional connectivity, and environmental modulation of genetic risk.

Scientific Collaborations: She collaborates closely with leading researchers including Danielle Posthuma, Christiaan de Leeuw, and Joëlle van der Meer. Her work is part of broader consortia such as the Spit for Science Working Group.

Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, her PhD thesis suggests mentorship under senior faculty. No grants are explicitly mentioned, but her involvement in major studies implies participation in funded research projects.

Labs and Teams: She is embedded in the Complex Trait Genetics lab at VU, a leading group in psychiatric and behavioral genomics, and contributes to Amsterdam Neuroscience, a multidisciplinary neuroscience institute focused on brain disorders.