Applying Polygenic Scores at Biobank Scale - CGSI 2022

Explore the application of polygenic scores at biobank scale in this informative conference talk from the Computational Genomics Summer Institute (CGSI) 2022. Delve into the complexities of using polygenic risk scores for large-scale genetic studies and their potential impact on personalized medicine. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in reporting standards, reproducibility, and systematic evaluation of polygenic scores. Examine the ethical considerations and potential health disparities that may arise from the clinical use of current polygenic risk scores. Gain insights into the transition of polygenic risk scores from research tools to clinical instruments and their implications for future genomic medicine practices. Discover how biobank-scale data is revolutionizing our understanding of complex genetic traits and disease risk prediction.

Chris Gignoux | Applying polygenic scores at biobank scale | CGSI 2022