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From: Jessica Vionas <vio...@goldenhelix.com>
Date: 6 December 2013 17:18
Subject: Webcast: Using GWAS to Drive Discovery for Complex Diseases
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Back to Basics: Using GWAS to Drive Discovery for Complex Diseases

Presenter: Dr. Bryce Christensen, Statistical Geneticist
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Time: Noon EST
Duration: 60 minutes
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/747741786

Abstract:
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been providing valuable insight to the genetics of common and complex diseases for nearly 10 years. Despite some assertions to the contrary, GWAS is not dead. GWAS is alive and well, and remains a viable technology for genetic discovery.

This webcast will cover:

GWAS data formats, usability, and data management techniques.
Imputation: Myths, facts, and when to use it.
Quality assurance: What questions should you be asking about your data?
Genotype association testing and statistics: Contingency tables, linear and logistic regression, Mixed Linear Models, and more.
Visualizations including Manhattan Plots, linkage disequilibrium plots, and genomic annotation sources.
Exploring public databases to investigate your results.
Tips for using exome chips and other targeted genotyping platforms.

Along the way, Dr. Christensen will highlight best practice approaches and common pitfalls to avoid. Golden Helix SNP & Variation Suite (SVS) software will be used to demonstrate many of these concepts.

Register at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/747741786