Baylor College of Medicine · GeneticsGenetic Diversity and Analysis Lab
Elizabeth Grace Atkinson · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Elizabeth Grace Atkinson's lab at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on improving methods for genetic analysis of individuals with mixed ancestral backgrounds. The goal is to develop innovative statistical techniques and software to aid in gene discovery and clinical applications, making genetic research more inclusive and accurate for diverse populations. Their work will create open-access tools that can be utilized in both research and clinical settings, improving the understanding of genetics across admixed populations.
gene discoveryadmixed populationsstatistical methodsgenomic pipelinesclinical translation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop novel statistical methods for analyzing admixed individuals in genetic studies.
AIM 02Create scalable software tools to enhance gene discovery in diverse populations.
AIM 03Simulate heterogeneous genetic cohorts for better research insights.
Skills the Lab Values
statistical modelingcloud computinggenetic analysissoftware developmentdata simulation
Output against the department
Publications132bottom 42% of dept.150th of 259
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Citations11ktop 48% of dept.124th of 259
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