Tanya Phung

Tanya Phung is a Researcher affiliated with the Complex Trait Genetics department at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, within the Faculty of Science. She is also part of the Amsterdam Neuroscience research group. Her work focuses on genetic heterogeneity, epigenetics, X chromosome inactivation, and molecular mechanisms in health and disease. Key research areas include placental development, alcohol use behaviors, respiratory pathology, and evolutionary adaptations in human populations.

Her research interests span multiple disciplines, with a strong emphasis on genomic studies and their applications to clinical and evolutionary contexts. Notable contributions include investigations into the genetic basis of alcohol-related behaviors, the molecular mechanisms of squamous metaplasia in respiratory disorders, and the role of epigenetic regulation in placental biology. She also explores genomic adaptations in populations such as the Turkana people, highlighting human-environment interactions.

Publications highlight trends in genetic and epigenetic analysis, with recent work emphasizing sex chromosome studies, tumor heterogeneity, and computational methods in genomics. Collaborations include projects with the COGA Investigators and researchers in oncology and anthropology.