B2841 - The role of X chromosome polymorphisms in cardiovascular disease - 15/02/2017

B number: 
B2841
Principal applicant name: 
JIE ZHENG | MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (United Kingdom)
Co-applicants: 
Dr. Evie Stergiakouli, Dr. Linda OKeeffe, Ms. Ellie Clements
Title of project: 
The role of X chromosome polymorphisms in cardiovascular disease
Proposal summary: 

We are aiming to identify the role of X chromosome on cardiovascular diseases in ALSPAC (including presence of disease, blood pressure, anthropometric traits including BMI, lipid levels and glycemic traits). X chromosome association analysis will be conducted using ALSPAC genotype data. The Variance explained by the X chromosome will be estimated.

Date proposal received: 
Monday, 13 February, 2017
Date proposal approved: 
Wednesday, 15 February, 2017
Keywords: 
Genetics