Dissecting statistical genomics and psychiatric epidemiology...

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD

When I'm not focused on studying genetic underpinnings and phenotypic variability of psychiatric disorders, I love to read and write science fiction and fantasy, or explore one of the hundreds state and national parks in the United States. Some of those musings in academic, fictional, and recreational world make it to this blog.

Joined: December 7, 2022
Articles: 9

Academia / Conferences

Uncovering Eating Disorder Genetics Through Large Scale Sequencing | WCPG 2024 Poster

Both anorexia (AN) and bulimia (BN) nervosa are marked by a substantial genetic component, with family study heritability estimates of 0.58-0.76 for AN and 0.30-0.83 for BN.

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
10.17.2024

Academia / Papers

Optimization of Self- or Parent-Reported Psychiatric Phenotypes in Longitudinal Studies

My latest paper is now published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. While this paper is not posted under open-access license, its full text is readily accessible through Wiley's article share program.

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
09.10.2024

Academia / PGE

Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Gender-affirming care for minors is one of the most contentious issues in the American public. In this post, I overview the current standards of practice in gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
08.21.2024

Book Reviews / Literature

Second Foundation • Isaac Asimov

Second Foundation is the third book in the Foundation series. Much like Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation is also partitioned in two fairly distinct units: Search by the Mule and Search by the Foundation. Search by the Mule focuses on Mule's lieutenant general, Han Pritcher, and an unconverted young man, Bail Channis, as they lead the two-man expedition to locate and eradicate the rumored Second Foundation. This expedition ultimately leads to resolution of the Mule plot and the end of the First Citizen of the Union.

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
05.29.2024

Book Reviews / Literature

Foundation and Empire • Isaac Asimov

Foundation and Empire was first published in 1951 and is the second book in the Foundation series. Foundation and Empire is split into two distinct parts titled The General and The Mule.

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
04.06.2024

Book Reviews / Literature

Foundation • Isaac Asimov

Foundation was first published in 1951 and is the first book in a series following the humanity in a distant future, over the course of hundreds of years, as it grapples with conflict and uncertainty.

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
03.14.2024

Academia / PGE

What’s a Psychiatric Disorder?

Psychiatric disorder, or mental disorder, or mental illness (depending on who you ask) is a relatively contentious definition in the field of psychiatry.

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
01.02.2024

Recreation / State Parks

Bish Bash Falls State Park • MA006

A nature lover's paradise with a few caveats

Franjo Ivankovic, PhD
11.23.2023

Academia / Opinion

Are at Home DNA Tests Scamming You?

At-home, direct to consumer DNA tests are based on good science but even better, yet potentially unethical, marketing. So in this article, I want to reflect on the science of at-home DNA testing and what are realistic expectations to have from the resulting information.