Webinar #08 - Using genetic and non-genetic covariates in QTL studies

Friday, October 9th at 10am PDT/ 11am MDT/ 12pm CDT/ 1pm EDT
1-hour presentation followed by 30 minutes of discussion

Goals of this webinar (quantitative trait to genetic loci):

  • Identify covariates and mediators in QTL studies
  • Adjust for covariates in QTL scans
  • Review genetic relatedness in segregating populations
  • Adjust for genetic relatedness using linear mixed models

Presented by:
Dr. Saunak Sen
Professor and Chief of Biostatistics
Department of Preventative Medicine
University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Link to course material