New paper on A protocol for assessing bias and robustness of social network metrics using GPS based radio-telemetry data
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About Me
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My research spans statistical genetics, network analysis, palaeoclimate reconstruction, and sentiment analysis. See my publications below for more information or browse by topic by clicking projects in the navigation bar above.
Interests
- Statistical Genetics
- Network Analysis
- Climate Reconstruction
- Computational Statistics
- Bayesian Statistics
Education
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PhD statistics
Trinity College Dublin
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MSc High Performance Computing
Trinity College Dublin
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BA Mod Computational Physics
Trinity College Dublin
đź“š My Research
My primary research interest is in statistical genetics. I’m working on methods for population genetics in humans and animals and have a keen interest in admixture, selection, and polygenic risk scores.
My other focus is on social network analysis. I build and assess novel statistical models for networks of wild animals. These can be used to discover and summarise the network, find communities, predict disease outbreaks, etc. I’m particularly interested in the robustness and computational challenges involved in fitting such models.
I have also been active in several other areas of applied computational statistics, including palaeoclimate reconstruction. See my publications for more information.
Featured Publications
Recent Publications
(2024).
Genome-wide local ancestry and the functional consequences of admixture in African and European cattle populations.
Heredity.
(2024).
A protocol for assessing bias and robustness of social network metrics using GPS based radio-telemetry data.
Movement Ecology.
(2024).
How group structure impacts the numbers at risk for coronary artery disease: polygenic risk scores and nongenetic risk factors in the UK Biobank cohort.
Genetics.
(2024).
A scoping review on bovine tuberculosis highlights the need for novel data streams and analytical approaches to curb zoonotic diseases.
Veterinary Research.
(2024).
Genomic insights into the population history and adaptive traits of Latin American Criollo cattle.
Royal Society Open Science.
Recent News
New paper: How group structure impacts the numbers at risk for coronary artery disease: polygenic risk scores and nongenetic risk factors in the UK Biobank cohort
Click to see a brief explainer thread. Paper selected as a July Feature in GENETICS!
Jinbo's PhD viva
Congratulations Dr Zhao! Jinbo passed her PhD viva today!
New paper: A simulation study for multifactorial genetic disorders to quantify the impact of polygenic risk scores on critical illness insurance
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