QLS Seminar Series - Guillaume Butler-Laporte

Can genomics really improve management of human diseases?

Guillaume Butler-Laporte, McGill University
Tuesday April 9, 12-1pm
Zoom Link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/86855481591
In Person: 550 Sherbrooke, Room 189

Abstract: The potential of human genetics to improve treatments of human diseases has driven much research and investment in the field. However, how successful has it really been? Specifically, can QLS students truly hope that their work will be one day translated into better patient care? In this non-technical seminar, we will grade human genetics outcomes using one of the greatest natural experiment of our time: the COVID-19 pandemic. Did genomic perform well? Did genetic predictions translate into successful clinical trials? We will try to answer these questions, and discuss what are the next steps for the field.