Genetic Analysis Workshop 13 Proceedings
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)
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