Xihao Li
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Researchers are developing new statistical and machine learning methods to effectively integrate biobank-scale whole-genome sequencing multi-omics and electronic health records data to better understand the molecular basis of complex human diseases.
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Index Terms
- Harnessing the Power of Statistics and Machine Learning in the Era of Biobank-Scale Whole-Genome Sequencing and Multi-Omics Studies
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