Nancy Lee Pedersen

Background

Pedersen, Nancy Lee was born on August 14, 1952 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Robert L. and Janet M. Pedersen.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, University of Minnesota, 1974; Master of Arts, U. Colorado, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Colorado, 1980; docent, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, 1989.

Career

Instructor honors program, University of Minnesota, 1973-1974; research assistant Institute for Behavioral Genetics, U. Colorado, 1976-1980; statistical software consultant Computing Center, U. Colorado, 1979-1980; research associate Institute Behavioral Genetics, U. Colorado, 1980-1982; research associate College of Human Development, Pennsylvania State University, 1982-1986; adjunct assistant professor human development, Pennsylvania State University, 1986-1990; research scientist Center for Developmental and Health Genetics, Pennsylvania State University, since 1989; research associate professor department psychology, University of Southern California, 1988-1997; research professor department psychology, University of Southern California, since 1997; affiliate associate professor of human development and family studies, Pennsylvania State University, since 1991; docent in psychology, specialty behavioral genetics, Karolinska Institute, since 1989. Head division genetic epidemiology The Karolinska Institute.

Achievements

• Nancy Lee Pedersen has been listed as a noteworthy Behavioral geneticist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Behavior Genetics Association, International Society for Twin Studies, Gerontological Society American, American Psychological Society.

Connections

Father:

Robert L. Pedersen

Mother:

Janet M. Pedersen