ASHG 2024

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I am excited to attend the ASHG 2024 Annual Meeting. I am looking forward to learn the latest in human genetics research, present our work, and meet (old & new) friends.

Wed. 11:30 am @ Rm 505: modeling gene-by-sex interactions in polygenic scores

I will present our latest work on modeling gene-by-sex (GxS) interaction effects in polygenic scores (PGS).

GenESIS: enhancing transferability of polygenic scores with gene-by-sex interactions

Link to the abstract is here.

We will provide the slides deck here soon.

Thr. 11:15 am @ Rm 501: incorporating tissue-specific annotations in inclusive polygenic scores

Xiaohe Tian, a visiting student working with me, will present on our latest work on incorporating tissue-specific annotations in inclusive polygenic scores.

Link to the abstract is here.

2024 AJHG Award for Outstanding Trainee Publication

I have had the honor to receive the AJHG Award for Outstanding Trainee Publication. I will attend the award celemony on Thursday evening. I would like to thank the editorial board and the AJHG readership for the honor.