Overview
My research focuses on developing new statistical methods for identifying susceptibility loci involved in complex human disease. It involves a mix of genetics, statistics, and computer science and is motivated by the complexities of real data encountered in collaborative disease-gene mapping projects.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
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2019 - Present
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Integrative Genomics,
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Director, Center for Statistical Genetics and Genomics
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2015 - Present
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics,
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Chief, Division of Integrative Genomics
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2018 - Present
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics,
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Recent Publications
Cell Modeling and Rescue of a Novel Non-coding Genetic Cause of Glycogen Storage Disease IX
Journal Article Genetics in Medicine Open · November 2025 Full text CiteBayesian estimation of allele-specific expression in the presence of phasing uncertainty.
Journal Article Bioinformatics · June 2, 2025 MOTIVATION: Allele-specific expression (ASE) analyses aim to detect imbalanced expression of maternal versus paternal copies of an autosomal gene. Such allelic imbalance can result from a variety of cis-acting causes, including disruptive mutations within ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
iPediHeart: Interdisciplinary Research Training Program for Pediatric Heart Disease
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030Determining the genetic and social determinants of heart failure and mortality in patients with congenital heart disease
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2023 - 2028Complement Pathway Activation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and other Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases (K23)
ResearchAdvisor · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2023 - 2028View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Emory University ·
2001
Ph.D.