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Yunpeng Wang is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo, Norway, with a focus on Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, and Neuropsychology. He is affiliated with the Center for Life Course Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC) and conducts research at the intersection of genetics, neuroimaging, and psychiatric disorders.
His educational background includes a PhD in Theoretical Systems Biology from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (2009-2013), a Master in Bioinformatics from KULeuven, Belgium (2007-2009), and prior positions as Lead Scientist at the Institute of Biological Psychiatry/University of Copenhagen and Postdoc researcher at the University of California in San Diego. His academic progression shows steady advancement from postdoctoral researcher to his current professorship since 2024.
Professor Wang's research focuses on understanding neuropsychiatric disorders through integrative approaches that bridge multiple biological levels including genetics, epigenetics, proteomics, microbiome, neuroimaging, and socio-economic factors. His work emphasizes statistical genetics and complex trait analysis to unravel the intricate networks driving individual variability in neuropsychiatric outcomes. His research has significant implications for understanding conditions like schizophrenia, PTSD, Alzheimer's disease, and sleep disorders through the lens of genetic and environmental interactions. He employs advanced methodologies including genome-wide association studies, Mendelian randomization, and machine learning to establish causal relationships between biological factors and neuropsychiatric outcomes.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on genetic and imaging approaches to understanding brain development and aging, with particular attention to how genetic factors interact with inflammatory markers, sleep patterns, and gut microbiome to influence cognitive function and psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Nature Genetics, and Molecular Psychiatry, reflecting the significance of his contributions to the field.
Professor Wang teaches courses including PSYC2231 - Biological psychology and genetics, PSY4310 – Research methods in cognitive neuroscience Part I, and PSY2209 – Behavior Genetics, contributing to the education of future researchers in the field. His teaching reflects his research expertise, connecting theoretical knowledge with practical applications in neuroscience and genetics.
He is actively involved with the Center for Life Course Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC), where his work contributes to understanding how brain structure and function change across the lifespan and how these changes relate to cognitive abilities and mental health. His collaborative work spans multiple international research teams, evidenced by the large author lists on many of his publications, indicating his role in major consortium efforts in psychiatric and neurological genetics.
