Statistical Genomics - Brooke L. Fridley

Overview

As a statistical geneticist, my collaborative research interests are focused on the genomic basis of complex diseases and pharmacogenomics. I am actively involved in studies dealing with the genetic epidemiology of colon and ovarian cancers. In addition to these genetic epidemiology studies, I am also involved in a wide range of pharmacogenomic studies. These collaborations involve both candidate genes and genome-wide approaches, in addition to multiple types of genomic data (e.g., genotypic, methylation, mRNA expression, copy number).

My statistical research focuses on the development of new statistical methods to analyze genomic data. The need to develop new statistical methods is closely integrated with my collaborations with multidisciplinary scientific teams, because new tools are developed in response to new scientific questions.

Research Interests

• Statistical Genetics and Genomics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Pharmacogenomics