The statistical genetics research group

The advent of genetics has contributed greatly to the advancement of biomedical research.  The rapid upcoming of genomics has lead to a technological expansion that has since been generating many new methods and research questions.

 

One very popular genomics tool is genotyping which is used to map genes responsible for diseases and heritable traits.  The technological flexibility of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) contributed to the development of large scale genotyping platforms used for gene mapping of more common diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and coronary artery disease. 
 

Large scale genotyping generates massive amounts of data which, however, leads to a considerable statistical burden.  The generation and validation of novel statistical approaches are greatly needed.  Our research group in statistical genetics at the Montreal Heart Institute is actively working on this important issue.

Under the direction of Dr Marie-Pierre Dubé, the statistical genetics research group is dedicated to the advancement of research, working in close collaboration with clinicians and geneticists.  This dynamic team of scientist brings an exceptional expertise contributing to the scientific excellence of the Montreal Heart Institute Research Centre.

Marie-Pierre Dubé, PhD
Principal Investigator & group leader

Montreal Heart Institute
5000 Blanger St. E.
Montreal, Quebec H1T 1C8

Tel.: (514) 376-3330 Ext. 2298
Web: www.statgen.org