Stanford University · GeneticsGenetic Variation and Disease Dynamics Lab
Jonathan K Pritchard · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Jonathan K Pritchard's lab at Stanford University is focused on understanding the genetic basis of human diseases. The research aims to identify which genes and their variants contribute to various traits and diseases, ultimately leading to insights that could inform therapeutic targets. The lab utilizes advanced statistical models and machine learning techniques to analyze genetic data and improve predictions about gene effects on health.
genetic variantsgene effectsmachine learningBayesian modelingdisease mechanismsstatistical techniquesclinical interventionGWASsoftware development
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop new techniques for estimating gene effects on traits.
AIM 02Expand machine learning methods to improve gene effect accuracy.
AIM 03Release open access software for genetic research.
AIM 04Analyze the impact of rare protein-coding variants on diseases.
AIM 05Identify potential therapeutic targets based on genetic data.
Skills the Lab Values
Bayesian modelingmachine learninggenome sequencingdata analysisstatistical softwareexome sequencinggene expression analysisgenetic association studiessoftware programming
Output against the department
Publications363top 22% of dept.58th of 259
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Citations128ktop 3% of dept.7th of 259
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