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The Lin Lab, led by Dr. Xihong Lin at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, develops and applies integrative statistical, machine-learning, and generative AI methods to generate new insights into the causes, prevention, and treatment of complex diseases. By integrating whole-genome sequencing, multi-omics, and phenotype data from population cohorts and biobanks with functional genomic experimental data, our research spans the full spectrum from genetic variation to biological function, disease phenotypes, and actionable strategies for improving human health. Our work encompasses whole-genome sequencing analysis, variant functional annotation, functional genomics, disease risk prediction, causal inference, gene–environment interactions, and precision health. We also develop scalable, open-access  resources and tools that empower researchers to analyze population-scale genomic health data and experimental functional genomics data and accelerate trustworthy scientific discovery.

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655 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

PQG Student/Postdoc Travel Fund

The Program in Quantitative Genomics (PQG) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, directed by Dr. Xihong Lin, bridges disciplines to advance genomics and human health. PQG provides a collaborative environment where students, postdocs, and faculty explore innovative research at the intersection of biostatistics, statistical genetics, computational biology, and genetic epidemiology. Through academic programs, mentorship, and NIH-supported research, PQG empowers the next generation of scientists to tackle complex genomic challenges.

Many Lin Lab students present at the annual PQG Conference, and the PQG Student/Postdoc Travel Fund affords them the opportunity to present their research to their peers and leaders in academia and industry.

Together, PQG and the Lin Lab exemplify the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing genomics and improving health worldwide.