Author Information
Kenneth Seedman Kendler is a prominent figure in the field of psychiatric and behavioral genetics. He is affiliated with the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics and the Department of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, USA. His extensive research work focuses on the genetic and environmental factors contributing to psychiatric disorders.Research Contributions
Kenneth Seedman Kendler has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders such as substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and major depression. In 2022 alone, he authored multiple papers exploring various aspects of these conditions, including intermediate stable states in substance use, the role of parental divorce in the intergenerational transmission of alcohol use disorder, and genetic risk profiles for drug use disorder, major depression, and ADHD. His work often intersects with studying the historical context of psychiatric genetics, as evidenced by his research on Franz Kallmann's contributions to the field.Aliases
Kenneth Seedman Kendler is known by several aliases in academic and research circles. These include Kenneth S. Kendler, Kenneth Kendler, K. Kendler, K. S. Kendler, and Ken Kendler, among others.Publication and Citation Metrics
Metric |
Value |
Citation Count |
145,053 |
H-index |
172 |
Paper Count |
1,519 |