Ioanna Diakourti, BSc

Research Assistant

Ms. Ioanna Diakourti, a Research Assistant in our Genetic Epidemiology Unit, is conducting significant research at the intersection of molecular neuroscience and psychiatric genetics. Her work focuses on applying Mendelian Randomization (MR) techniques to publicly available genome-wide association studies (GWAS) data to investigate potential causal relationships between opioid use and mood disorders. By leveraging these large-scale GWAS datasets, Ms. Diakourti aims to identify genetic variants associated with opioid use disorders and use these as instruments to assess their causal impact on mood disorders, or vice versa. This approach can provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between substance use and mental health, potentially informing both our understanding of disease mechanisms and future therapeutic strategies. 

Contact Info:

Email: idiakourti@gmail.com