Identifying tagging SNPs for African specific genetic variation from the African Diaspora Genome.
Scientific Reports
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Hongsheng Gui, PhD – Investigator
Hongsheng obtained his PhD in Statistical Genetics from the University of Hong Kong, and spent seven years in Hong Kong before moving to the USA. He is inspired by the phenomenon of missing heritability for genetic analyses of complex phenotypes. Most of his work and research are aiming to explore and prioritize genetic susceptibility variants, […]
Samantha Hochstadt, MS – Department Manager
Samantha received her Master of Science degree in Health Psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Her love of research led her to joining the team. Samantha is involved in assisting investigators with grant submissions and post-award requirements, submission of yearly NIH progress reports, IRB form compliance, and is involved in R01 and U01 grand budgeting […]
Shujie Xiao, MS – Biostatistician
Shujie obtained her Master’s degree in Biology from McMaster University and another Master’s degree in Statistical Science from Indiana University. Shujie is involved in NGS data analysis, patient data integration and statistical analysis to support research projects in the the lab.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice
Predictive properties of the Asthma Control Test and its component questions for severe asthma exacerbations.
PLOS ONE
Identifying Pleiotropic Genes in Genome-Wide Association Studies for Multivariate Phenotypes with Mixed Measurement Scales.
Kyle Whitehouse, BA – Project Coordinator
Kyle graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Chinese Language. After conducting research in sociology and working abroad as a college English teacher, he is excited to contribute to the DIAMOND study as a project coordinator.
Nature Communications
A continuum of admixture in the Western Hemisphere revealed by the African Diaspora genome.
Nature Communications
Challenges and disparities in the application of personalized genomic medicine to populations with African Ancestry.