Seminars @ NDSSL

Title: Inference of Causal Networks in Systems Genetics

Presenter: Dr. Ina Hoeschele Department of Statistics, Virginia Tech

Date and Time: Monday, February 18th, 2008 3:30-4:30pm

Abstract:

A major goal of complex trait biology and systems biology is to infer causal relationships among (a very large number of) phenotypes or traits. Here we describe systems genetics as a highly effective approach to causal inference. We present current statistical methods for high-dimensional QTL mapping and for constructing causal networks by combining trait data (e.g., disease phenotypes, expression data, metabolite traits) with genetic marker data and if available with sequence information.

Seminar Location: The seminars are held at:
    Virginia Tech, Corporate Research Center
    1880 Pratt Drive, Building XV
    Seminar Room, First Floor
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