Exploring how genetics and environment affect complex traits
2025 Quantitative Genetics and Genomics Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
This conference is all about how our genes and environment work together to shape our health, and it's for scientists who want to share new ideas that could help create better, personalized treatments for people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11066086 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This conference will focus on the interactive effects of genetics, environment, and development on complex biological traits. It aims to bring together scientists to share the latest findings in quantitative genetics and genomics, discussing how these insights can lead to advancements in personalized medicine. Participants will explore the causes of variation in traits and how this knowledge can inform drug development and treatment strategies. The conference will also emphasize the importance of longitudinal studies and gene-environment interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with complex genetic traits or diseases influenced by environmental factors.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that are not influenced by genetic or environmental interactions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new drug targets and improved personalized medicine approaches for various health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous conferences and research in quantitative genetics have successfully advanced our understanding of complex traits and their implications for health.
Where this research is happening
East Greenwich, UNITED STATES
- Gordon Research Conferences — East Greenwich, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spracklen, Cassandra Nichole — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Spracklen, Cassandra Nichole
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.