Research
Research interests
- Genetic epidemiology
- Precision medicine
- Fat distribution
- Mendelian randomisation
- Imaging-derived phenotypes (MRI)
Accepting applications from PhD students.
Email: h.yaghootkar@soton.ac.uk
Prof Hanieh Yaghootkar leads a multidisciplinary research team that combines advanced statistical methods, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and genetic epidemiology to investigate complex human diseases. Her work harnesses large-scale human datasets to identify causal biomarkers, develop personalised prediction models, and uncover the biological mechanisms that drive disease risk and progression. Her research contributes to advancing precision health and improving outcomes through data-driven innovation.