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Brigham and Women's Hospital at ASHG 2026

Boston, Massachusetts

Brigham and Women's Hospital at ASHG 2026 in Montréal: 19 presentations (16 posters, 3 platform talks); 11 research groups.

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OrganizationASHG 2026 Attendance
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
4 PIs · 4 Postdocs · 2 Faculty · 1 Staff Scientist
Channing Division of Network Medicinesites.google.com/channing.harvard.edu/cdnm/about
Dry lab
Applies systems biology to genetic, clinical and epidemiological data from more than 300,000 subjects. Develops biomarkers for disease prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
115 papers since 2024
Author Correction: A genomic mutational constraint map using variation in 76,156 human genomes
Nature, 2024
Implications of Race Adjustment in Lung-Function Equations
New England Journal of Medicine, 2024
Large-scale mutational analysis identifies UNC93B1 variants that drive TLR-mediated autoimmunity in mice and humans
The Journal of Experimental Medicine, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5035524361
4 platforms and techniques
Analyzes
COMPSRA
Techniques
Systems biology, Bioinformatics, Small RNA sequencing analysis
Source: lab pages
No funding stated · No openings posted
Poster
Wed Oct 21
2:30 pm
Cell type-specific quantification of alternative splicing in lung tissue as a foundation for resolving COPD GWAS-sQTL colocalizations
Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation
Collaborators: Translational Genomics Research Institute
Genome-wide association studyExpression quantitative trait lociAlternative splicingSingle-cell
Poster
Thu Oct 22
4:15 pm
Multi-trait analysis of organ-specific fibrosis GWAS reveals expanded genetic signal discovery.
Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders
Collaborators: University of Leicester, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust +3 more
Complex traitsGenetic epidemiologyGenetic variationGenomics
Poster
Fri Oct 23
2:30 pm
Disruption of caveolar genes leads to dysregulation of oxygen‑response and inflammatory signaling in small airway epithelium
Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation
Single-cellRespiratory systemMolecular pathophysiologyDifferentiation
Poster
Fri Oct 23
2:30 pm
A multi-trait genetic architecture of chronic respiratory disease and lung function
Genetic, Genomic, and Epigenomic Resources and Databases
Collaborators: Institut Pasteur
Genome-wide association studyGenomicsExpression quantitative trait loci
Castaldi Groupcastaldilab.org
Dry lab
Analyzes long-read RNA sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq and clinical/genomic data to study COPD genetics, splicing and subtypes. Works with COPDGene and the Lung Tissue Research Consortium.
96 papers since 2024
A Multidimensional Diagnostic Approach for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
JAMA, 2025
Sequencing in over 50,000 cases identifies coding and structural variation underlying atrial fibrillation risk
Nature Genetics, 2025
Distinct physiological, transcriptomic, and imaging characteristics of asthma-COPD overlap compared to asthma and COPD in smokers
EBioMedicine, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5058359938
Funded by NIH
NIH, R01 · active
The NIH's standard multi-year research project grant.
“NIH R01-funded research project”
Source: lab pages
10 platforms and techniques
Analyzes
Long-read RNA sequencing, Single-cell RNA-seq, Whole-blood RNA sequencing, Massively parallel reporter assays
Techniques
Genetic association studies, RNA splicing, Deep learning, Network-based clustering, Colocalization, GWAS
Source: lab pages
No openings posted
Talk
Thu Oct 22
9:15 am
Long read RNA sequencing in primary lung cell types reveals functional principles and accurate sequence-based prediction of nonsense-mediated decay
Sequence Models Transforming Genetics and Genomics
Alternative splicingDeep learningGenome-wide association studyLong-read sequencing
Division of Sleep and Circadian Disordersbrighamandwomens.org/medicine/sleep-and-circadian-disorders/about-us
Wet + dry lab~28 people
Analyzes sleep using whole-genome sequencing, electronic health records and epidemiologic cohorts. Research spans circadian biology, sleep disorders and patient safety.
57 papers since 2024
Sex Differences in Long COVID
JAMA Network Open, 2025
2024 Update of the RECOVER-Adult Long COVID Research Index
JAMA, 2024
Accuracy of Three Commercial Wearable Devices for Sleep Tracking in Healthy Adults
Sensors, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5087686970
Funded by NIH/NHLBI National Center for Sleep Disorders Research
NIH/NHLBI National Center for Sleep Disorders Research, Training in sleep, circadian, and respiratory neurobiology · active
“funded by the NIH/NHLBI National Center for Sleep Disorders Research, with 13 trainee slots.”
Source: lab pages
12 platforms and techniques
Works with
whole-genome sequencing, electronic health record data, EEG, home sleep tests
Techniques
genetic epidemiology, genome-wide association studies, bioinformatics, secondary data analysis, mathematical modeling, statistical signal processing, circadian physiology, sleep medicine epidemiology
Source: lab pages
No openings posted
Poster
Wed Oct 21
2:30 pm
Whole genome sequencing analysis of sleep variables measured by commercial wearable devices in the All of Us Research Program
Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders
Collaborators: Hanoi School Of Public Health, Boston Children's Hospital +4 more
Genetic epidemiologyPhenome-wide associationBehaviorGenome-wide association study
Genomes2People (G2P) Research Programgenomes2people.org
~20 people
Studies whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing data from newborns, adults, Veterans and biobanks. Evaluates genomic medicine implementation, health outcomes and return of results.
65 papers since 2024
Plasma Phosphorylated Tau 217 to Identify Preclinical Alzheimer Disease
JAMA Neurology, 2025
Evaluation of the Revised Criteria for Biological and Clinical Staging of Alzheimer Disease
JAMA Neurology, 2025
Data-driven consideration of genetic disorders for global genomic newborn screening programs
Genetics in Medicine, 2025
Source: OpenAlex author A5101916054
Funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), GeneDx and Illumina +5 more
National Institutes of Health (NIH), Common Fund Venture Program · active
“Funded by a $27 million award ($14.4M from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund Venture Program and $12.6M from GeneDx and Illumina)”
GeneDx and Illumina, BRIDGES-NBS award · active
“Funded by a $27 million award ($14.4M from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund Venture Program and $12.6M from GeneDx and Illumina)”
National Institutes of Health (NIH), BabySeq Project · active
“The second phase of the BabySeq Project, funded again by the NIH”
+4 more on the lab page
Source: lab pages
9 platforms and techniques
Analyzes
whole-genome sequencing, whole-exome sequencing (WES), Galleri, pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing
Techniques
randomized clinical trials, polygenic risk scoring, genetic counseling, newborn screening, genomic medicine implementation
Source: lab pages
Currently hiring
“Opportunities exist for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellows to contribute to and expand high-profile studies”
Source: lab positions page
Poster
Fri Oct 23
2:30 pm
Sequencing for a Lifetime: Expert Perspectives on Value, Feasibility, and the Governance Gap in Lifelong Genomic Medicine
Health Services Research and Implementation Science
Collaborators: Broad Institute, Boston Children's Hospital +4 more
Ethical, legal, and social implicationsNewborn screeningPolicy issuesPrecision medicine
Glass Groupsites.google.com/a/channing.harvard.edu/kimberlyglass/home
Dry lab~5 people
Analyzes RNA-sequencing, methylation and single-cell transcriptomic data with gene-regulatory network models. Studies tissue-specific and sex-specific regulation in COPD and cancer.
36 papers since 2024
Current and future directions in network biology
Bioinformatics Advances, 2024
Mitigating off‐target effects of small RNAs: conventional approaches, network theory and artificial intelligence
British Journal of Pharmacology, 2024
Sex-Biased Regulation of Extracellular Matrix Genes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5075746488
9 platforms and techniques
Analyzes
miRNA sequencing, RNA-sequencing, single-cell gene expression data, methylation data
Techniques
gene regulatory network reconstruction, network analysis, multi-Omic network modeling, single-sample network modeling, epigenomic analysis
Source: lab pages
Currently hiring
“The Channing Division of Network Medicine ... is seeking a postdoctoral fellow”
Source: lab positions page
No funding stated
Poster
Fri Oct 23
2:30 pm
Dynamic Network Modeling of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Reveals Context-Dependent Determinants of Augmentation Therapy Efficacy
Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation
Gene regulationGenetic variationComplex diseasesSystems biology
immunogenomicsraychaudhurilab.broadinstitute.org
Wet + dry lab~18 people
Analyzes single-cell RNA sequencing, CITE-seq and CRISPR-edited single-cell data with statistical genetics. Studies causal variants and immune-cell states in autoimmune disease.
80 papers since 2024
Granzyme K activates the entire complement cascade
Nature, 2025
A longitudinal single-cell atlas of anti-tumour necrosis factor treatment in inflammatory bowel disease
Nature Immunology, 2024
Deciphering the impact of genomic variation on function
Nature, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5081489856
Funded by F. Hoffmann-La Roche (Roche) AG
F. Hoffmann-La Roche (Roche) AG
“FUNDING: Grant from F. Hoffmann-La Roche (Roche) AG.”
Source: lab pages
13 platforms and techniques
Works with
single-cell RNA sequencing, CITE-seq, CRAFT-seq, bulk RNA-Seq, long-read sequencing
Techniques
statistical genetics, fine-mapping complex disease loci, systems biology, CRISPR-Cas editing, single-cell eQTL mapping, multi-omic single-cell assays, primary human T cells, primary B cells
Source: lab pages
No openings posted
Poster
Wed Oct 21
2:30 pm
Million cell-scale single-cell surface protein QTL analysis and CRISPR base-editing at single cell resolution to define the causal variant and its trans-effects at the CD40 autoimmune locus
Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation
Collaborators: Broad Institute
Autoimmune disorderExpression quantitative trait lociGenome editing/CRISPRProteomics
Loh Labstatgen.bwh.harvard.edu
Dry lab~5 people
Develops computational tools for quantitative genetics and biobank-scale genetic data. Studies copy-number variants, variable number tandem repeats and mosaic chromosomal alterations.
22 papers since 2024
The Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues Network
Nature, 2025
Genetic drivers and cellular selection of female mosaic X chromosome loss
Nature, 2024
Protein-altering variants at copy number-variable regions influence diverse human phenotypes
Nature Genetics, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5048717316
Funded by Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR +2 more
Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Career Award at the Scientific Interfaces · active
“Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award at the Scientific Interfaces”
Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR, Grant for Junior Faculty · active
“Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grant for Junior Faculty”
Broad Institute, Next Generation Fund award · active
“a Broad Institute Next Generation Fund award”
+1 more on the lab page
Source: lab pages
9 platforms and techniques
Analyzes
SNP-array genotyping, Whole-genome sequencing reference panels
Techniques
Statistical phasing, Genotype imputation, Haplotype-informed CNV detection, Linear mixed models, HMM-based algorithms, BOLT-LMM, BOLT-REML
Source: lab pages
No openings posted
Talk
Fri Oct 23
11:45 am
Lipoprotein(a): monogenic or polygenic?
Genetics of Cardiometabolic Traits
Collaborators: Broad Institute, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland +1 more
Copy number/structural variationCardiovascular systemComplex traitsGenome-wide association study
Miller Labmbmillerlab.org/people
Wet + dry lab~15 people
Studies brain somatic mutations and protein misfolding with single-cell genomics and human neuropathology. Uses the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Brain Donation Hub.
190 papers since 2024
Single-cell multiome and spatial profiling reveals pancreas cell type–specific gene regulatory programs of type 1 diabetes progression
Science Advances, 2025
Multi-modal analysis of human hepatic stellate cells identifies novel therapeutic targets for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Journal of Hepatology, 2024
Mapping recurrent mosaic copy number variation in human neurons
Nature Communications, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5058054350
8 platforms and techniques
Runs
Fluorescence-activated cell sorting, Polymerase chain reaction, Single-cell genome amplification technologies
Techniques
Tau-state single-neuron isolation, Single-cell genomics, Pathology-related single-cell transcriptomics, Human and rodent tissue dissection, Computational biology
Source: lab pages
Currently hiring
“We are looking for talented and innovative individuals to pursue postdoctoral fellowship training in our lab.”
Source: lab positions page
No funding stated
Poster
Fri Oct 23
2:30 pm
Decoding somatic mutational processes in Alzheimer’s disease at single-neuron resolution
Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders
Collaborators: Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University +2 more
Alzheimer’s diseaseSomatic variantsSingle-cellGenomics
Newborn Genomic Medicinebrighamandwomens.org/pediatrics/research/newborn-genomic-medicine-research
~2 people
Uses whole-genome sequencing, whole-exome sequencing and targeted NGS panels for newborn genomic diagnosis and screening. Aims to shorten diagnostic odysseys, lower costs and optimize newborn therapy.
Funded by CF Foundation, NIH +1 more
MIT and DFCI, Bridge grant · active
“This vanguard program, funded by a Bridge grant from MIT and DFCI, is developing a targeted NGS panel”
CF Foundation, Timeliness in NBS QI project
“a QI project funded by the CF foundation evaluated an intervention that was successful”
NIH, BabySeq Project
“This groundbreaking NIH funded randomized trial of genomic newborn screening studied the impact”
Source: lab pages
11 platforms and techniques
Works with
DNA multi-variant panel, Targeted NGS panels, Whole-exome sequencing, Creatine Kinase-MM assay, DMD gene reflex sequencing, Targeted NGS newborn screening panel
Techniques
Newborn genomic screening, AI-based NGS interpretation, DNA extraction from newborn dried blood spots, CF newborn-screening algorithm implementation, Menkes disease DNA-based screening
Source: lab pages
No openings posted
Poster
Fri Oct 23
2:30 pm
Feasibility of Low-Cost Genomic Newborn Screening by DNA Pooling
Omics Technologies
MethodologyMutation detectionNewborn screeningTargeted sequencing
Huttenhower Labhuttenhower.sph.harvard.edu/people
Research group.
123 papers since 2024
Pooled analysis of 3,741 stool metagenomes from 18 cohorts for cross-stage and strain-level reproducible microbial biomarkers of colorectal cancer
Nature Medicine, 2025
Gut microbiome and metabolome profiling in Framingham heart study reveals cholesterol-metabolizing bacteria
Cell, 2024
Strain-specific gut microbial signatures in type 2 diabetes identified in a cross-cohort analysis of 8,117 metagenomes
Nature Medicine, 2024
Source: OpenAlex author A5008844345
Poster
Wed Oct 21
2:30 pm
Genetic architecture of the plasma ATX(N) neuroproteome links circulating biomarkers to brain regulatory mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease
Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders
Collaborators: Hanoi School Of Public Health, Massachusetts General Hospital +2 more
Alzheimer’s diseaseGenome-wide association studyProteomicsNeurogenetics
Systems Genetics and Genomics Group
Works in computational genetics and clinical genetics.
Poster
Thu Oct 22
4:15 pm
Weekly High-Resolution Gene Expression Identifies a COPD Exacerbation Biomarker
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Collaborators: Mass General Brigham, University of Alabama +2 more
Clinical testingComplex diseasesGene environment interactionMachine learning
5 more presenters — research group not yet identified

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