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Dr. Jouke-Jan Hottenga
Senior Scientist
Educational Qualifications
PhD in Genetic Epidemiology
MSc in Genetic Epidemiology
Entity
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute
Division
Neurological Disorders Research Center
Biography
Jouke Jan Hottenga is a Senior Scientist at Qatar Biomedical Research Institute specializing in bioinformatics, gene identification, and population genomics. His work focuses on the genetic factors influencing health behaviors, biomarkers, and metabolic and neurological diseases. He has made significant contributions to genetics, with research published in high-impact journals. His expertise includes genome-wide association studies and meta-analyses.
With strong skills in bioinformatics and big data analysis, he processes and interprets complex genetic data using advanced computational techniques. His work supports genetic research by ensuring accurate and reproducible data analysis. His dedication to understanding genetic mechanisms has established him as a key figure in personalized medicine and public health.
PhD in Genetic Epidemiology
Leiden University, Netherlands
2005
MSc in Genetic Epidemiology
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
2001
BSc in Biomedical Sciences
Leiden University, Netherlands
1998
- Genetics of Neurological Disorders. Delving deep into the genetic underpinnings of neurological disorders
- with a specialized focus on autism.
- Population Genetics. Exploring the genetic factors that drive human variation across populations
- aiding our understanding of diversity.
- Bioinformatics and Big Data Analysis. Enhancing computation and automation for genetic projects using FAIR principles
- to ensure data is Findable
- Accessible
- Interoperable
- and Reusable.
- Precision and Translational Medicine. Championing the synergy between precision medicine and translational medicine
- because one cannot exist without the other.
Senior Scientist
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
2025 - Present
Senior Researcher
Biological Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
2003 - 2024
Beck, J. J., Slunecka, J. L., ... Hottenga, J. J. (2024). Breast cancer polygenic risk score validation and effects of variable imputation. Cancers (Basel). PMID: 38672660.
Karjalainen, M. K., ... Hottenga, J. J., et al. (2024). Genome-wide characterization of circulating metabolic biomarkers. Nature. PMID: 38448586.
Grove, J., ... Hottenga, J. J., et al. (2019). Identification of common genetic risk variants for autism spectrum disorder. Nature Genetics. PMID: 30804558.
van Leeuwen, E. M., Kanterakis, A., ... Hottenga, J. J. (2015). Population-specific genotype imputations using Minimac or Impute2. Nature Protocols. PMID: 26226460.
Hottenga, J. J., et al. (2007). Genome-wide scan for blood pressure in Australian and Dutch subjects suggests linkage at 5P, 14Q, and 17P. Hypertension. PMID: 17325240.
Complete Publication Listing(s): Google Scholar
- 2024 - Research.com Medicine in Netherlands Leader Award
- 2024 - Research.com Genetics in Netherlands Leader Award
- 2023 - Research.com Medicine in Netherlands Leader Award
- 2023 - Research.com Genetics in Netherlands Leader Award