Statistical Genetics Research Field
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A Statistical Genetics Research Field is a Research Field that is concerned with research and development of statistical inference methods applied to genetic data.
- See: Computational Biology, Genetics, Human Genetics, Population Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Quantitative Genetics, Phenotypes, Molecular Biology, Clinical Genetics, Bioinformatics.
References
2020
- (Wikipedia, 2020) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistical_genetics Retrieved:2020-2-1.
- Statistical genetics is a scientific field concerned with the development of statistical methods for drawing inferences from genetic data. The term is most commonly used in the context of human genetics. Research in statistical genetics generally involves developing theory or methodology to support research in one of three related areas:
- population genetics - Study of evolutionary processes affecting genetic variation between organisms
- genetic epidemiology - Studying effects of genes on diseases
- quantitative genetics - Studying the effects of genes on 'normal' phenotypes.
- Statistical geneticists tend to collaborate closely with geneticists, molecular biologists, clinicians and bioinformaticians. Statistical genetics is a type of computational biology.
- Statistical genetics is a scientific field concerned with the development of statistical methods for drawing inferences from genetic data. The term is most commonly used in the context of human genetics. Research in statistical genetics generally involves developing theory or methodology to support research in one of three related areas:
2009
- (UC, 2009) ⇒ Master's Degree in Statistics at the University of Chicago. http://www.stat.uchicago.edu/admissions/ms-degree.html
- Biostatistics: Biology, medicine and psychology are major areas where quantitative analysis are essential. The program relies on an intimate collaboration with practitioners in the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Several courses that are suitable for this track are offered by the Health Studies Department.
- Statistical Genetics: Statistics plays an important role in modern genetics and bioinformatics. Faculty in the Department of Statistics have broad interests in this area including gene mapping, analysis of gene expression data, and other mathematical and statistical problems arising in genetics. Additional coursework beyond the usual program may be required, and even well-prepared students may need at least part of a second year to specialize in statistical genetics.