Peter van der Most

Peter van der Most is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, specializing in Genetic Epidemiology & Bioinformatics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Life Science & Technology and a master’s in Behavioural & Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Groningen, followed by a PhD focused on statistical methods and quality-control tools for genome-wide analyses. His research integrates biology, medicine, and technology to explore genetic influences on health outcomes such as blood pressure, kidney function, and socioeconomic disparities.

Key areas of interest include genome-wide association studies (GWAS), polygenic risk scores, and the interplay between genetic factors and environmental/lifestyle variables. He collaborates globally on large-scale studies involving diverse populations, emphasizing translational applications in clinical and public health contexts.

Notable contributions include groundbreaking work on gene-sleep interactions affecting blood pressure and the role of genetic variants in socio-economic health gradients. While no formal awards are listed, his publications appear in high-impact journals like Molecular Psychiatry and Nature Human Behaviour. His affiliations include the Life Course Epidemiology unit and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).