ASHG 2026 · Tier 2–3 Academic

Pennsylvania State University at ASHG 2026

Name: ASHG 2026 Annual Meeting
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Montréal

State College, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State University at ASHG 2026 in Montréal: 15 presentations (11 posters, 3 platform talks, 1 featured symposium); 6 research groups.

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Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania	8 PhD Students · 3 PIs · 2 Postdocs · 1 Staff Scientist
Liu Groupdajiangliu.blog Wet + dry lab~21 people Develops methods for EHR, biobank-scale sequence and metagenomic data, plus functional-genomics experiments. Applies them to complex-disease genetics, drug-target discovery and host genetics–microbiome interactions. 36 papers since 2024 › Genetic imputation of kidney transcriptome, proteome and multi-omics illuminates new blood pressure and hypertension targets Nature Communications, 2024 Integrating single cell expression quantitative trait loci summary statistics to understand complex trait risk genes Nature Communications, 2024 Genomic insights for personalised care in lung cancer and smoking cessation: motivating at-risk individuals toward evidence-based health practices EBioMedicine, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5044571272 Funded by NIH, NIDA +1 more › NIH, R01 · 2016 The NIH's standard multi-year research project grant. “May 2016: We got an NIH R01 award to develop meta-analysis methods for sequence-based association studies.” NIDA, R21 · 2015 “Our R21 to study the genetic basis of nicotine addiction is awarded by NIDA.” NIDA, GSCAN grant · 2015 “GSCAN grant was scored 20 and 3% and funded by NIDA.” Source: lab pages 16 platforms and techniques › Analyzes EHR datasets, Biobank-scale sequence datasets, Metagenomic datasets, Population-scale RNA-seq, Exome chip data, Single-cell and bulk eQTL data, 3D genome and epigenetic data, Microbiome and metabolomics data Techniques Rare-variant association analysis, GWAS meta-analysis, eQTL analysis, Polygenic risk scores, Deep learning, Drug repurposing, X chromosome inactivation analysis, Functional genomics Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We are currently looking to recruit Ph.D. students to join our group.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Identifying and Validating Novel Alzheimer’s Disease Loci and Genetic Variants Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: College Station Medical Center Alzheimer’s diseaseComplex traitsGene regulationGenetic variation Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Genome wide gene by environment interaction analysis reveals 67 genetic loci of blood lipids that interact with diet, income, and socioeconomic status Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Genome-wide association studyGene environment interactionMethodologyMetabolic disorder Talk Thu Oct 22 8:15 am An atlas of single cell eQTLs across multiple ancestries and different cell type annotations New Adventures in Molecular Trait Mapping Collaborators: National University of Singapore Complex traitsExpression quantitative trait lociGene regulationSingle-cell Talk Thu Oct 22 2:00 pm Genetic architecture of lung cell-type specific gene expression and cell-cell interaction patterns underlying Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Integrative Genomics of Immune Regulation Across Infection, Inflammation, and the Lifespan BioinformaticsComplex diseasesExpression quantitative trait lociGenome-wide association study Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Shared and subtype-specific genetic architecture of otitis media reveals mucosal, immune, developmental, and ion transport pathways Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: University of Colorado Anschutz, University of California San Diego Genome-wide association studySingle-cellTranscriptomeIdentification of disease genes Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm A statistical framework to identify individualized drug responses in drug repurposing studies Genetic Therapies and Precision Medicine Autoimmune disorderPolygenic risk scorePrecision medicineStatistical genetics
Epidemiology and Genetics across Populations & Societies Labhhd.psu.edu/bbh/research/research-labs/epidemiology-and-genetics-across-populations-societies-lab Dry lab~6 people Studies reproductive and cardiovascular traits using traditional epidemiologic and family-based genetic methods. Focuses on chronic disease and health disparities in U.S. Hispanic/Latino immigrants and families. 7 papers since 2024 › Non-genetic component of height as a surrogate marker for childhood socioeconomic position and its association with cardiovascular and brain health: results from HCHS/SOL medRxiv, 2026 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, and Inflammation in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2024 All Together Now: Data Work to Advance Privacy, Science, and Health in the Age of Synthetic Data Preprint or unlisted venue, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5104107844 Funded by German Research Foundation, Penn State Social Science Research Institute +5 more › German Research Foundation, Initiation of International Collaboration Programme Grant · 2026-2027 “Initiation of International Collaboration Programme Grant – PI: Cali (Cooperating Partner: Fernandez-Rhodes) German Research Foundation 9/1/26 – 8/31/27” Penn State Social Science Research Institute, Level 2 Seed Grant · 2025-2026 “Social Science Research Institute Level 2 Seed Grant – PI: Fernandez-Rhodes PSU/SSRI 1/1/25 – 12/31/26” NIH/NHLBI, R01HL163262 · 2023-2026 The NIH's standard multi-year research project grant. “R01HL163262 – MPI: Graff, Fernandez-Rhodes NIH/NHLBI 1/16/23 – 12/31/26” +4 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 4 platforms and techniques › Techniques traditional epidemiologic methods, family-based genetic methods, DNA methylation analysis, genome-wide association studies Source: lab pages No openings posted	Symposium Wed Oct 21 8:50 am The genetic architecture of reproductive milestones within the lifespans of ancestrally-diverse women from the population architecture using genomics and epidemiology study Genomics of Sex Differences and Reproductive State Across the Life Course: Context, Timing, and Biological Transitions Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Metabolomics as a Tool for Understanding Neighborhood Effects on Human Health: A Narrative Review Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Collaborators: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill EpidemiologyPublic healthMetabolomics Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm ★ Reviewers’ Choice Large coronary heart disease GWAS for Hispanic/Latino adults reveals ancestry-specific insights into novel and sex-differentiated risk loci Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Collaborators: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Brigham and Women's Hospital +9 more Cardiovascular systemGenome-wide association studyPhenome-wide associationMulti-omics
VeturiLabveturilab.org Dry lab~10 people Develops machine-learning methods integrating EHR, imaging, genomics and multi-omic data. Uses these models to predict disease risk across ancestry, sex and environment. 9 platforms and techniques › Analyzes Electronic Health Records, Penn Medicine BioBank Techniques Machine-learning workflows, Genome-wide association studies, Multi-omic integration, Bayesian genotype-by-subgroup interaction models, Bayesian generalized additive models, Longitudinal EHR analysis, Whole-genome generalized linear regression Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “Contact yzv101@psu.edu to join our team and help us advance the frontiers of human knowledge!” Source: lab positions page No funding stated	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm High-Accuracy Early Coronary Heart Disease Prediction Using Longitudinal Electronic Health Record Trajectories Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Collaborators: Trinity College Dublin Artificial intelligenceElectronic health recordsPolygenic risk scoreCardiovascular system Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Beyond GReX: a multi-omic framework integrating proteomics, DNA methylation, and lifestyle exposures for gene expression prediction across diverse populations Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology BioinformaticsExpression quantitative trait lociGene environment interactionMulti-omics
Carrel Labsites.psu.edu/carrel Studies genetic, epigenetic and genomic regulation of mammalian X-chromosome expression. Specific platforms and partners are not stated. 10 papers since 2024 › Complete sequencing of ape genomes Nature, 2025 The complete sequence and comparative analysis of ape sex chromosomes Nature, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5086070874 No funding stated · No openings posted	Talk Thu Oct 22 2:15 pm Predicting cancer type progression in dermatomyositis patients using large language model-derived embeddings and multi-label machine learning classifiers EHR-Based Computational and AI Approaches in Clinical Genetics Artificial intelligenceMachine learningElectronic health recordsCancer
Davenport Labdavenport-lab.github.io/pages/people Wet + dry lab~15 people Studies host–microbiome interactions using 16S rRNA, metagenomic and long-read sequencing data. Examines microbiome composition, host health, evolution and disease in human cohorts. 28 papers since 2024 › Analysis of metagenomic data Nature Reviews Methods Primers, 2025 STREAMS guidelines: standards for technical reporting in environmental and host-associated microbiome studies Nature Microbiology, 2025 Chlorpyrifos modulates the mouse gut microbiota and metabolic activity Environment International, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5005215025 Funded by USDA NIFA, NIH +4 more › NIH, T32 EGR Training Grant · 2024-2026 “NIH T32 EGR Training Grant Appointee (2024 - 2026)” NIH, TL1 Translational Research Training Program · 2024-2025 “NIH TL1 Translational Research Training Program Appointee (2024- 2025)” USDA NIFA, Postdoctoral Fellow · January 2020 - June 2023 “USDA NIFA Postdoctoral Fellow [January 2020 - June 2023]” +3 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 8 platforms and techniques › Analyzes High-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing, Long-read sequencing, Metagenomic data Techniques Co-occurrence network modeling, Genome-wide association studies, PrediXcan analyses, Systems biology, Genetically diverse mice Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “Undergraduates interested in gaining research experience examining questions related to host-microbe interactions should reach out to Emily to see whether there are opennings in the lab.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Commensal fungi engage specific host gene programs at the human intestinal mucosa Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Candidate geneGastrointestinal systemGene environment interactionGene regulation
Girirajan Labbx.psu.edu/girirajan_lab/projects.html Wet + dry lab~5 people Studies CNVs, genome and transcriptome sequencing, patient data, mouse models and Drosophila functional assays. Targets autism, schizophrenia and intellectual disability. 24 papers since 2024 › Genetic modifiers and ascertainment drive variable expressivity of complex disorders Cell, 2025 Discovery of obesity genes through cross-ancestry analysis Nature Communications, 2025 Whole genome sequencing analysis identifies sex differences of familial pattern contributing to phenotypic diversity in autism Genome Medicine, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5052791919 Funded by NIH, Penn State Eberly College of Science › NIH · active “An NIH-funded postdoctoral position to study mouse and cell culture models of neurodevelopmental disorders is available.” Penn State Eberly College of Science, Eberly Research Fellows program · active “The Girirajan lab also participates in the Eberly Research Fellows program at Penn State.” Source: lab pages 11 platforms and techniques › Works with targeted exome sequencing, whole-genome sequencing (WGS), exome sequencing Techniques iPSC-derived neurons, cortical organoids, mouse models, Drosophila melanogaster functional assays, confocal microscopy, machine learning, cell culture models, gene knockdown Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “An NIH-funded postdoctoral position to study mouse and cell culture models of neurodevelopmental disorders is available.” Source: lab positions page	Moderator Thu Oct 22 1:30 pm Lessons from Real-World Clinical Sequencing Across Neurodevelopmental, Neurological, and Movement Disorders
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