The importance of environmental and ancestral context in genetic risk examination for diverse and admixed populations

Thursday, September 5 | 2 p.m. ET | Hybrid: In-person and Virtual

Speaker: Genevieve Wojcik, PhD, MHS
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

As a statistical geneticist and genetic epidemiologist, Dr. Wojcik’s research focuses on method development for diverse populations, specifically in admixed populations. Many of her efforts focus on improving statistical methods for complex trait mapping and polygenic risk scores for these populations to address existing health inequities and ensure downstream translation for all.

The second arm of Dr. Wojcik’s research program focuses on the genetic susceptibility to infectious disease and vaccine response, with an eye towards host-pathogen co-evolution.

For more information and to register, visit the seminar series webpage. Please note: Zoom registration is required for virtual attendees.