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Shahzad Ahmad is a Researcher in the Department of Epidemiology at Erasmus MC, focusing on the genetic and molecular underpinnings of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. His research leverages large-scale genomic approaches including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), exome sequencing, and meta-analyses to identify biomarkers and genetic risk factors.
His research interests span Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience, with specific emphasis on neurofilament light (NfL), tau protein, oxidative stress, inflammatory metabolites, and blood plasma biomarkers. He actively contributes to major international consortia such as EADB, CHARGE, and ADGC, indicating strong collaborative networks in the field of neuroepidemiology.
The most recent articles highlight a trend toward integrating multi-omics data—genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—to understand neurodegeneration. His work frequently explores quantitative trait loci, Mendelian randomization, and population-level variation in biomarkers, aiming to uncover mechanisms linking metabolism and brain health.
While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his publications in high-impact journals such as Molecular Psychiatry, Nature Human Behaviour, and Communications Biology reflect significant scholarly contributions.
There is no mention of student advising or grant funding in the available data. However, given his central role in multiple large-scale studies, it is likely he participates in collaborative research teams and projects involving data analysis, biomarker discovery, and genetic epidemiology.
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