Genetic association studies aim to map disease genes through comparisons of frequencies of genetic variants among affected and unaffected individuals. Due to usually weak associations between genetic variants and disease, it is critical to apply powerful statistical tests to maximize the chance to locate disease loci. We propose developing novel and powerful multi-locus methods based on penalized regression to detect genetic association for population- or family-based studies with un- phased genotype data. Specifically, statistical methods and theory will be developed and evaluated for statistical inference and prediction based on penalized regression with novel nonconvex penalties for linear models, generalized linear models and generalized estimating equations. We will apply the developed methods to large cohorts in the Candidate gene Association Resource (CARe) for multi- locus analysis to discover atrial fibrillation (AF)-associated variants, possibly by considering gene by gene and gene by environment interactions. Known and newly discovered genetic and other risk factors will be used to predict AF.

Public Health Relevance

This proposed research is expected not only to contribute valuable analysis tools to the elucidation of genetic components of complex human diseases and traits, but also to advance statistical methodology and theory for high-dimensional data,

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL105397-03
Application #
8402606
Study Section
Biostatistical Methods and Research Design Study Section (BMRD)
Program Officer
Papanicolaou, George
Project Start
2011-03-10
Project End
2014-12-31
Budget Start
2013-01-01
Budget End
2013-12-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$340,863
Indirect Cost
$102,863
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Biostatistics & Other Math Sci
Type
Schools of Public Health
DUNS #
555917996
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455
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