Overview
Research in statistical genetics and computational biology. Focused on estimation of population structure / relatedness and applications, including GWAS, heritability estimation, and admixture.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
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2018 - Present
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Integrative Genomics,
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2020 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Kinship estimation bias carries over to heritability estimation bias using variance components.
Journal Article Genetics · November 5, 2025 Heritability is a fundamental parameter of diseases and other traits, quantifying the contribution of genetics to that trait. Kinship matrices are required for heritability estimation with variance components models. However, the most common "standard" kin ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
REGULATORS OF CALCINEURIN PATHWAYS AS DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC TARGETS FOR NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2026Defining the Landscape of HLA Risk Alleles in Primary Nephrotic Syndrome and Post Kidney Transplant Recurrence
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2026Genetic and Genomics Training Grant
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2025View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Princeton University ·
2013
Ph.D.