Unraveling the Genetics of Complex Diseases: A Journey with Dr. Tess Pottinger, PhD

Join us for an engaging and enlightening event featuring Dr. Tess Pottinger, a renowned Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Institute for Genomic Medicine at Columbia University. Dr. Pottinger's expertise lies in the field of statistical genetics, and her groundbreaking research focuses on unraveling the genetic underpinnings of complex diseases.

During this captivating event, Dr. Pottinger will take us on a journey through her remarkable scientific career, sharing insights into her cutting-edge research and the impact it has on our understanding of human health. Through her work, she aims to optimize rare variant analysis techniques using machine learning across various disease phenotypes, utilizing whole exome and whole genome data.

Dr. Pottinger's research has made significant contributions to the field of statistical genetics, particularly in uncovering rare and common genetic variations underlying heart failure using longitudinal phenotyping in a medical biobank. Her expertise in this area has paved the way for advancements…