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International Genetic Epidemiology Society

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Founded in 1991, the International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES) is a professional scientific society devoted to the promotion of the study of genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics. www.geneticepi.org

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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
For your convenience, we are offering transportation to and from the Annual Meeting and Educational Workshop: • Saturday, October 17: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) → Estérel Resort • Tuesday, October 20: Estérel Resort → McGill University and YUL www.geneticepi.org/transportation
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our summer newsletter is online! Check it out for the latest information on the upcoming IGES Annual Meeting and Education Workshop, nominations for the IGES Leadership Award, and an opening for the next Editor-in-Chief of Genetic Epidemiology. iges.memberclicks.net/assets/iges_...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We are still accepting proposals for the next Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW)! If you have ideas for a theme or dataset that teams of researchers could work on to tackle problems in genetic epidemiology or statistical genetics, we want to hear from you. Submit by Sept. 4: forms.gle/MDKcM4TdyGMY...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We are very excited to host an education workshop on AI for Genomic Research: From Genomic Language Models to Agentic Workflows at @mcgill.ca right after #IGES2026! Whether you are planning to attend our annual meeting or not, this is an essential workshop you won't want to miss.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
⌛⌛⌛ Last chance to take advantage of early bird pricing! Register by Friday, July 24 to lock in our lowest rates for #IGES2026. Registration includes full access to all platform and poster sessions, the awards banquet, our business meeting, and complimentary lunches and refreshments.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Early bird rates for #IGES2026 end on July 24. Register today to secure your spot at the premier gathering for experts in genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics! 👉 www.geneticepi.org/register
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Dr. Chloé Sarnowski @sarnowskichloe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
If you are attending #IGES2026, it's time to get your limited-edition T-shirt or hoodie! ➡️www.bonfire.com/store/iges/ IGES is a nonprofit organization. 100% of the proceeds will go toward promoting & supporting research on the genetic basis of complex diseases/traits & their risk factors.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We're excited to have an incredible lineup of invited speakers at #IGES2026 this fall! Josée Dupuis, @mikeinouye.bsky.social, Sriram Sankararaman, and @sashagusevposts.bsky.social will present on cutting-edge topics in complex disease genetics, from multi-omics integration to biobank-scale methods.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Last call for abstracts! Submit your research today to be considered for a platform, flash talk, or poster presentation at the 35th IGES Annual Meeting. There are no submission fees and the form only takes a few minutes to complete. iges.memberclicks.net/submit-your-...
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Mykhaylo M. Malakhov @mykmal.xyz · 29/05/2026
IGES is my favorite scientific conference. It has a small, intimate feel and remains focused on genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics, which makes networking easy and puts your research in front of an enthusiastic audience. I'm going again and hope to see many of you there!
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Why submit an abstract to #IGES2026? • Contribute to leadership, innovation, and excellence in research. • Elevate awareness of your work and its impact. • Expand your professional network and connect with global experts in genetic epidemiology. Submit your best work now ➡️ www.geneticepi.org
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
We have new merch! Get your limited-edition #IGES2026 T-shirt or hoodie here: www.bonfire.com/store/iges/ IGES is a nonprofit organization, so 100% of the proceeds will go toward our mission of promoting and supporting the study of genetic epidemiology.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🚨🚨 Only ten days left! 🚨🚨 Our May 30 deadline is approaching fast! Submit your abstract here: www.geneticepi.org/submit-your-...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Don't miss #IGES2026, your opportunity to engage with thought leaders, share your research, and contribute to the growing field of genetic epidemiology! Abstracts are due by May 30.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
⏳⏳⏳ Less than one month left!! Abstracts for #IGES2026 are due by May 30. Don't delay, submit your best work today! www.geneticepi.org/submit-your-...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We are restarting the Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) series, but we need your help! At GAW, teams of researchers work together on a common dataset to tackle problems in 🧬 around a given theme. If you have ideas for GAW 2027, please share them with us! 👉 www.geneticepi.org/index.php?op...
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Call for Ideas: Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) 2027
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
For our April journal club, @ozvanbocher.bsky.social will present on "Making the most of whole-genome sequencing data for rare variant association tests." This is another talk you won't want to miss! 📅 Friday, April 10 ⏰ 8 am (PDT), 11 am (EDT), 5 pm (CEST) 🔗 iges.memberclicks.net/assets/IGES_...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Make plans to join us for the 2026 IGES Annual Meeting this October in beautiful Estérel, Quebec! Abstract submission is already open, and we are busy planning a packed program with exciting keynote presentations, an educational workshop on emerging methods in genetics, and much more. #IGES2026
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Linda Kachuri @lindakachuri.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I’m honored and excited to join the Board of Directors! IGES is home to such a vibrant and welcoming scientific community, I look forward to helping it continue to thrive! 💟🧬 Join us for IGES 2026 in beautiful Estérel, QC 🍁 Abstract submission is open until May 30 www.geneticepi.org/2026-annual-...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Congratulations to the winners of this year's IGES leadership elections! 🎉🎉🎉 • President Elect: Elizabeth Blue • Treasurer: Cheryl Cropp • Board of Directors: @lindakachuri.bsky.social and @burcudarst.bsky.social
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🚨 Happening TOMORROW! Diptavo Dutta will present joint sparse canonical correlation analysis (jsCCA), demonstrating how multiple data modalities can be linked to identify interpretable molecular modules associated with cancer. Learn more and register here: iges.memberclicks.net/assets/Invit...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Don't miss Friday's journal club! Diptavo Dutta will present on jsCCA, a pipeline for integrating high-dimensional multi-omics data with clinical outcomes. ⏰ 8 am (PST), 11 am (EST), 5 pm (CET) on March 6 📍 Zoom 🔗 iges.memberclicks.net/assets/Invit... (This talk was rescheduled from December.)
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🚨 Happening TODAY! Mateus Gouveia will present his study of over 230,000 whole genomes from All of Us, showing the important implications of subcontinental genetic ancestry for biomedical research. Registration is free and open to all: iges.memberclicks.net/assets/Invit...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Join IGES for our next two journal clubs! Register here: www.geneticepi.org?id=255 🗺️ On 2/23, Mateus Gouveia will show how race and ethnicity align with continuous, rather than discrete, genetic variation. 🧮 On 3/6, Diptavo Dutta will introduce joint sparse canonical correlation analysis (jsCCA).
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Save the Dates: Monday February 23 AND Friday March 6, 2026 Journal Clubs
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The January 2026 IGES newsletter is now available! Check it out for the latest news from the International Genetic Epidemiology Society, including information about our upcoming journal club and important updates from our committees. www.geneticepi.org/newsletters
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Are you still deciding whether to join IGES or renew your membership? Let us remind you of the many benefits: 💰 Greatly reduced conference registration fees 📚 Online access to the Genetic Epidemiology journal 🗳️ Election ballots 📰 Membership news 🧑‍💻 A member portal to connect with your peers
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Have you renewed your IGES membership for 2026? Take advantage of our early bird rates by renewing your membership before February 1st! Use the discount code "2026EarlyRate" when you check out.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Happening this Friday! Our next journal club will introduce joint sparse canonical correlation analysis (jsCCA), a multistage method that integrates multi-omics data (CNA, methylation, expression) with clinical outcomes to identify interpretable, outcome-associated molecular modules in cancer.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In our last journal club of the year, Diptavo Dutta will present his jsCCA method for integrating multi-omic data with clinical outcomes. 📅 Dec. 19, 2025 ⏰ 11 am (EST), 8 am (PST), 5 pm (CET) 📍 Zoom 📄 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... Register here: msm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Identifying genes associated with disease outcomes using joint sparse canonical correlation analysis—An application in renal clear cell carcinoma
Somatic changes like copy number aberrations (CNAs) and epigenetic alterations like methylation have pivotal effects on disease outcomes and prognosis in cancer, by regulating gene expressions, that ...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Are you looking for a collaborative international community of leaders in genetics, epidemiology, statistics, biology, and related biomedical disciplines? Then it's a great time to join IGES! Sign up by January 31 using the code 2026EarlyRate to unlock full membership benefits at our lowest price.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Do you want to help us restart the Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) series? Then fill out the form below! For an example of what past GAWs were like, see this article in Genetic Epidemiology, our society's official journal: doi.org/10.1002/gepi...
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Genetic Analysis Workshop 16: introduction to workshop summaries
Genetic Analysis Workshop 16 (GAW16) was held on September 17–20, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. The focus of GAW16 was on methods and challenges in analysis of single-nucleotide polymorphism data from...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
It was great seeing many of you at #ASHG25! Based on the discussions at our IGES meetup, we are considering reviving the Genetic Analysis Workshop (GAW) series. If you are possibly interested in helping out, fill out this form and we will get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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GAW (Genetic Analysis Workshop) Revival Interest Form
If you are interested in helping to renew the Genetic Analysis Workshops, please provide your contact information below. We will follow up with more information soon.
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
We are pleased to provide two great opportunities to connect with the IGES community during next week's #ASHG25 conference! 👇
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
We can't wait to see you in Cologne this week for #IGES2025!! See below for some important reminders 👇
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Don't miss your chance to hear from an exciting lineup of invited speakers at #IGES2025, including Claudia Langenberg, Michael Wu, Eleftheria Zeggini, and Xiang Zhou. Today is the last day to register before prices increase! Register here: iges.memberclicks.net/2025-meeting...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Have you registered for #IGES2025 yet? Our early-bird pricing ends on August 9, so don't delay and register today! 👉 www.geneticepi.org/2025-meeting...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
At this month's journal club, we will discuss how WES combined with arrays and imputation can match WGS in discovery power while saving time and resources. 📅 July 28, 2025 ⏰ 8 am (PDT), 11 am (EDT), 5 pm (CET) 📍 Online 📄 www.nature.com/articles/s41... Register now: msm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Yield of genetic association signals from genomes, exomes and imputation in the UK Biobank - Nature Genetics
Comparison of association signals in UK Biobank using different strategies for assessing genetic variation shows that whole-exome sequencing combined with array genotyping and imputation offers simila...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
The July 2025 Pre-Conference Edition of our newsletter is out! Read it for the latest news from IGES and more details about our upcoming Annual Meeting and Education Workshop. 👉 iges.memberclicks.net/assets/2025_...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
We designed a brand-new set of limited-edition swag to commemorate this year's #IGES2025 annual meeting in Cologne, Germany! Remember that IGES is a nonprofit organization, so all proceeds will go directly toward supporting our mission. Get yours here 👉 www.bonfire.com/iges-2025/
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society | Bonfire
Solving complex scientific problems related to how genetic variation influences disease . We’re a collaborative, international community of leaders in genetics, epidemiology...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Don't forget to sign up for our free virtual journal club, coming up next Monday at 11 am (EDT)! Jasper Hof will present his paper on recurrent event analysis in GWAS, which was selected as one of the top three Genetic Epidemiology papers of 2024. Registration link: msm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Join us for our next virtual journal club! Jasper Hof will present on his paper "Fast and accurate recurrent event analysis for genome-wide association studies". 📅 June 16, 2025 ⏰ 11 am (EDT), 8 am (PDT), 5 pm (CET) 📍 Online Learn more and register: www.geneticepi.org/index.php?op...
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Save the Date: Monday June 16, 2025 Journal Club
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Chen-Yang Su, PhD @chenyangsu.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Join @geneticepi.bsky.social for the Education Workshop "Navigating Biobank Data: Advanced Strategies for Genetic Epidemiology Research"! 🎫International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES) 🚨Education Workshop 📍 Cologne, Germany ⏲️ Aug 31, 2025 1:00 - 6:00 PM
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
📣 Registration is open for the IGES Annual Meeting! Take advantage of our early bird rates and secure your spot today. 📍 Cologne, Germany 📅 Aug. 31 - Sept. 2, 2025 🔗 www.geneticepi.org/2025-meeting... #IGES2025 #StatisticalGenetics #GeneticEpidemiology
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
This year's IGES Annual Meeting and Education Workshop will be held Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 in the beautiful city of Cologne, Germany. Join us for an exciting lineup of keynote presentations, platform talks, posters, and hands-on tutorials at #IGES2025! Learn more: www.geneticepi.org/2025-annual-...
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International Genetic Epidemiology Society @geneticepi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
The International Genetic Epidemiology Society (IGES) is now on Bluesky! 👋🧬 We are the only international scientific society devoted to promoting the study of genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics. Follow along for the latest from IGES! #genetics #epidemiology #statistics #science #IGES
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