University of Southern California · Social ScienceGenetics of Aging and Diversity Lab
Patrick Ansel Turley · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Patrick Ansel Turley's lab focuses on improving genetic research related to aging by developing tools that can analyze data from diverse populations. This includes studying behavioral and social traits as they relate to genetics, which can lead to a better understanding of aging across different cultures and ancestries. The lab's work aims to reduce biases in genetic research and promote inclusivity, ensuring that findings benefit a wider range of populations.
geneticsagingbehavioral phenotypessocial phenotypesdiverse populationsgenome-wide association studiespolygenic scorespopulation geneticsdata toolsbiobank research
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop tools to enhance genetic research of aging across diverse populations.
AIM 02Create the Genetic-Related-Matrix-Matched Association study (GRMMA) tool for better GWAS analysis.
AIM 03Implement SBayes-Universal to produce accurate polygenic scores for various populations.
AIM 04Make new genetic tools and resources publicly available for broader research accessibility.
AIM 05Explore aging-related behavioral and social phenotypes using enriched datasets.
Skills the Lab Values
genome-wide association testingstatistical modelingdata analysis with Rpolygenic score creationbioinformaticscomputational geneticssoftware developmentdata visualizationlarge-scale data handlingpopulation stratification methods
Output against the department
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Citations0bottom 1% of dept.77th of 77
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