Rahil Ryder @rahilryder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026We used the IGED to: *Overlay epi data on phylogenetic trees using a tool by UCSC (Big Tree Investigator) *Identified persistent infections and gain insights into viral evolution (published) *Notified local health jurisdictions when a concerning variant appeared (faster than w\o the IGED) 100 0
Rahil Ryder @rahilryder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026*Performed GWAS to identify if there are mutations associated with disease severity (in progress) *Identified reinfections to get better insights into viral evolution (in progress) 110 0
Rahil Ryder @rahilryder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This work was not always fully recognized for the value it could bring, and amid the chaos of this administration and significant funding cuts, the IGED came close to being set aside and underutilized. 100 0