Education:
- B.S., University of Chicago (Mathematics)
- M.S., University of Michigan (Biostatistics)
Biography:
My research interests include problems that arise in the fields of population and statistical genetics. Currently, I am studying the relationship between genetic diversity, as measured by heterozygosity, in an admixed population and admixture proportions from various source populations. The study of these admixed or hybrid populations has potential applications in many areas, including agriculture and medicine. In addition, I have recently characterized the level of genotype-imputation accuracy in worldwide human populations. The characterization demonstrated the utility of imputation-based approach to studying common complex diseases in diverse populations, as well as highlighted areas where more genomic resources are needed. Lastly, I have recently become interested in the application of high-density SNP data for identity-testing purposes. The use of dense genotype data for forensic identification is expected to be most useful, when biological samples are severely degraded.
Advisor: Noah Rosenberg
