EDGE 2018

Epistasis Discovery in Genetics and Epidemiology

The Epistasis Discovery in Genetics and Epidemiology (EDGE) conference focuses on the discussion and exploration of the impact of genetic interactions on complex traits and outcomes. The EDGE meeting yearly invites a varying group of experts in epistasis across multiple disciplines from animal models to biostatistics, providing a unique and synergistic environment for sharing ideas, identifying new topics of research, as well as the development of novel methodologies for understanding the impact of genetic interactions on complex traits and outcomes. As a result of EDGE, new manuscripts and algorithms have been developed and shared with the scientific community.

Publications as a result of meeting collaborations:

Ciesielski TH, Pendergrass SA, White MJ, Kodaman N, Sobota RS, Huang M, Bartlett J, Li J, Pan Q, Gui J, Selleck SB, Amos CI, Ritchie MD, Moore JH, Williams SM. Diverse convergent evidence in the genetic analysis of complex disease: coordinating omic, informatic, and experimental evidence to better identify and validate risk factors. BioData Min. 2014 Jun 30;7:10. doi: 10.1186/1756-0381-7-10. PM 25071867, PMC 4112852

Full Article Available Here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4112852/

Hosts/Sponsors:

Jason Moore
Professor and Director
Institute of Biomedical Informatics
University of Pennsylvania

Marylyn D Ritchie
Professor and Chair, Biomedical and Translational Informatics
Chief Research Informatics Officer
Geisinger Health System

Meeting Coordinator
Sallie Ellison
EDGE Meeting Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator, Division of Informatics
Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics
University of Pennsylvania
T: 215-573-3105
ellisons@upenn.edu

EDGE 2018 Agenda:

*TENTATIVE*

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Arrivals

Thursday, February 8, 2018

  • 8:30 AM – Breakfast and Registration (Terrace)
  • 9:00 AM – Welcome and Scientific Remarks by Drs. Jason Moore & Marylyn Ritchie (Salon C)
  • 10:30 AM – Break
  • 11:45 AM – Discussion
  • 12:00 PM – Catered Lunch (Terrace)
  • 2:00 PM – Discussion
  • 2:30 PM – Break
  • 3:15 PM – Discussion
  • 4:00 PM – Adjourn for the day (Dinner on your own)

Friday, February 9, 2018

  • 8:30 AM – Breakfast (Terrace)
  • 10:00 AM – Discussion
  • 10:30 AM – Break
  • 11:45 AM – Discussion
  • 12:00 PM – Catered Lunch (Terrace)
  • 1:30 PM – Group Discussion
  • 3:00 PM – Cocktail Hour (Poolside)
  • 5:00 PM – Dinner on your own

Saturday, February 10, 2018
Departures

Venue

Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel
3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL
(305) 296-8100
http://www.beachsidekeywest.com/index.php

Local Airport: Key West International Airport
Address: 3491 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Airport Code: EYW

Meeting Basics:
Our Meeting is in Salon C. Head to the main building where you checked in, and take the staircase on your right or elevator on your left when you walk into the building. We are on the second floor in the meeting room closest to the elevator. Look for the Registration table!

Meals are on the Terrace, and the Friday post-conference Cocktail Hour is Poolside!

Hotel Shuttle Information:
Call the hotel at (305) 296-8100 once you have arrived at the airport and have your bags. They will send a shuttle for you. Please note there may be a wait on Wednesday due to volume. Taxis are also available at the airport.

Registration

To register for the 2018 EDGE Conference, click here and complete the registration form.