Genome-wide association studies to understand genetic factors contributing to complex traits including vascular dementia
This is an interactive learning seminar where we will introduce key concepts and approaches to conduct and interpret genome-wide association studies. This type of approach identifies genetic risk factors contributing to complex/multi-factorial diseases/traits. The content is applicable to all complex traits, but we will use vascular dementia or related traits as an example when possible. Activities will be included to consolidate knowledge.
Sarah Gagliano Taliun is an FRQS Junior 1 Assistant Professor at the Departments of medicine and neurosciences at the Université de Montréal. She leads a computational research group located at the Research Centre of the Montreal Heart Institute. Dr. Gagliano Taliun completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan before starting her own lab in Montreal in late 2020. Her research group uses computational tools and approaches to identify and better understand genetic factors contributing to complex human traits, primarily neurodegenerative disorders.