Project Code
MRCPHS26Br Sanderson
Project Type
Dry lab
Research Theme
Population Health Science
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Summary
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of ill health in later life. However, development of this disease is likely to be influenced by traits throughout life. This project will use genetic epidemiology to explore methods to estimate how traits at different ages affect long-term disease risk. The project will make use of novel data on the association of genetic variants with traits at specific ages and trait trajectories. The student will gain experience with large-scale genetic data and develop skills in causal inference, statistical genetics, and population health, while addressing important questions in lifecourse epidemiology and chronic disease prevention.
Lead Supervisor
Dr Eleanor Sanderson
Lead Supervisor Email
eleanor.sanderson@bristol.ac.uk
University Affiliation
Bristol