MGH Division of Clinical Research

A Practical Introduction to Statistical Genetics- Introduction

Ended: Sept. 4, 2019

Session 1: Introduction
Topics: overview of the course
Speaker: Tian Ge

A Practical Introduction to Statistical Genetics
Sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research

Brief description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern statistical genetics and covers widely-used genetic analysis methods including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), statistical fine-mapping, polygenic risk score analysis, heritability and genetic correlation analyses, Mendelian randomization, transcriptome-wide association studies (TWAS), sequencing data analysis and genomic research using publicly available biobank resources. The course focuses on statistical analysis of large-scale genetic datasets, with an outlook to cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art statistical genetics methods. The course is a modified version of a genomic epidemiology workshop initiated and designed by Chia-Yen Chen, Hailiang Huang and colleagues, which has been offered in multiple cities in China over the past few years.

Format: 10 90-min sessions; one session per week. The lectures will cover both theory and applications essential to statistical genetics.

Target audience: Investigators, fellows, students and clinicians who wish to expand their toolsets and conduct statistical analysis of large-scale genetic datasets to explore the genetic basis of complex traits and diseases. Basic knowledge of modern concepts in genetics, genomics and statistics is required. Beginning investigators who do not have experience with genetic approaches to complex traits are recommended to first take the course “A Primer on Complex Trait Genetics” offered and sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research.

Program:
A Practical Introduction to Statistical Genetics

Category:
Genomics

Sponsor:
MGH Division of Clinical Research

Sessions

Sept. 4, 2019 09/4/19
8:30AM-10AM 		8:30 AM – 10 AM
Garrod/Mendel, Floor 2, Simches Research Center

Other Offerings

Past Offerings
A Practical Introduction to Statistical Genetics- Introduction Sept. 2, 2020 09/2/20

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Anonymous: The session was a bit too basic, but well structured and nicely presented.
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 3, 2020, 12:10 p.m.
Anonymous: Good refresher and foundation to built the rest of the course on. Speaker is very knowledgable. Looking forward to the next sessions.
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 2, 2020, 1:41 p.m.
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 2, 2020, 11:14 a.m.
Kenechukwu M: Five stars all round !!! Awesome job. Loved the detailed explanations. Looking forward to the coming weeks.
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 2, 2020, 10:59 a.m.
Matthew M: good intro and set up for the rest of the course
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Date Attended: Sept. 2, 2020, 10:15 a.m.
Date Reviewed: Sept. 2, 2020, 10:59 a.m.
Anonymous: The introduction was a fantastic refresher of concepts that I already knew. The speaker introduced the concepts in a gradual very well organized fashion and was very clear when explaining these basic concepts.
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Anonymous: one suggestion - include a glossary of definitions at the end of slides. Also, a reference list
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 5, 2019, 4:06 p.m.
Anonymous: It' pretty good. It's what I want to learn. Thank you.
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 4, 2019, 6:28 p.m.
Carolyn H: Introduction in this type of course is a challenge- the Instructor did a great job with a summary of the concepts and provided a foundation for more complex technical and statistical layers. Instructor was well prepared and finished all material on time. Looking forward to rest of the class.
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Date Attended: Sept. 4, 2019, 11:10 a.m.
Date Reviewed: Sept. 4, 2019, 2:04 p.m.
Anonymous: Very basic but informative course delivered nicely. Fine to get the basic concepts in place, before moving on to more complex concepts. Thank you!
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 4, 2019, 11:39 a.m.
QianFeng L: If presenter's voice is louder, It will be better.
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 4, 2019, 11:27 a.m.
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Anonymous: Introductory class reviewing genetic structure, function, and terminology. Mostly review, but delivered in a focused and succinct manner, followed by introduction to upcoming concepts, again with succinct descriptions of topics and definitions.
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Date Reviewed: Sept. 4, 2019, 11:10 a.m.