Genetic Analysis Workshop 13: Analysis of Longitudinal Family Data for Complex Diseases and Related Risk Factors
2003

Genetic Analysis Workshop 13 Proceedings

Sample size: 2885 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Laura Almasy, Christopher I Amos, Joan E Bailey-Wilson, Rita M Cantor, Cashell E Jaquish, Maria Martinez, Rosalind J Neuman, Jane M Olson, Lyle J Palmer, Stephen S Rich, M Anne Spence, Jean W MacCluer

Primary Institution: Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research

Conclusion

The workshop provided novel insights into the etiology of cardiovascular disease and developed new methods for analyzing genetic data from longitudinal studies.

Supporting Evidence

  • The workshop focused on gene localization for complex diseases using longitudinal data.
  • Longitudinal family data from the Framingham Heart Study was analyzed.
  • New analytical methods were developed and tested during the workshop.

Takeaway

Scientists gathered to share and compare their research on genes and diseases, helping us understand heart problems better.

Methodology

Participants analyzed longitudinal family data from the Framingham Heart Study and a closely simulated data set.

Limitations

The exact details of the pedigrees in the simulated data were modified, which may affect the analysis.

Participant Demographics

241 individuals from 13 countries, including investigators from five continents.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2156-4-S1-S1

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