David M. Hougaard

Genetic correlates of phenotypic heterogeneity in autism

This study identifies genetic correlates of phenotypic heterogeneity in autism by analyzing common and de novo variants across core features and co-occurring disabilities.

A phenome-wide association and Mendelian Randomisation study of polygenic risk for depression in UK Biobank

This study identifies traits associated with polygenic risk for depression using UK Biobank data and finds causal links between depression risk and brain structure, as well as environmental interactions.

Disentangling genetically confounded polygenic associations between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, literacy and language

The paper investigates polygenic associations between ADHD and literacy/language abilities, finding that genetic confounding with educational attainment masks ADHD-specific reading impairments.

Large-scale exome sequencing study implicates both developmental and functional changes in the neurobiology of autism

This study identifies 99 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder through large-scale exome sequencing, showing differences in mutation frequencies between ASD and severe neurodevelopmental delay groups.

Genome-wide association study implicates CHRNA2 in cannabis use disorder

This paper identifies a genome-wide significant risk locus for cannabis use disorder, implicating CHRNA2 and linking it to cognitive performance.

Applying polygenic risk scoring for psychiatric disorders to a large family with Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder

The paper applies polygenic risk scoring to a large family with bipolar and depressive disorders to study genetic risk patterns and anticipation.

A genetic investigation of sex bias in the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

This study investigates genetic mechanisms underlying sex bias in ADHD prevalence using genome-wide data and finds no mean polygenic burden difference across sexes but increased risk in female siblings and comorbid conditions.