ASHG 2026 · Tier 1 Academic

University of Colorado Anschutz at ASHG 2026

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

Aurora, Colorado

University of Colorado Anschutz at ASHG 2026 in Montréal: 20 presentations (17 posters, 3 featured symposia); 11 research groups.

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Organization	ASHG 2026 Attendance
University of Colorado Anschutz Aurora, Colorado	4 PIs · 4 Postdocs · 4 PhD Students · 3 Staff Scientists
Breuss Labbreusslab.org Dry lab~6 people Studies genomic and cellular mosaicism using somatic mutations, short tandem repeats and multi-omic profiles. Applies findings to brain development, congenital disease and transmission risk. 9 papers since 2024 › Mosaicism in Short Tandem Repeat Disorders: A Clinical Perspective Genes, 2025 Cell-type-resolved mosaicism reveals clonal dynamics of the human forebrain Nature, 2024 Mapping recurrent mosaic copy number variation in human neurons Nature Communications, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5019788385 Funded by Not stated, University of Colorado School of Medicine +1 more › Not stated, R01 · 2024 The NIH's standard multi-year research project grant. “We are excited to announce that our R01 on "Genome-wide assessment of transcriptional state history" was awarded.” University of Colorado School of Medicine, Translational Research Scholar Program (TRSP) · 2024 “Our laboratory and Martin are now part of the Translational Research Scholar Program (TRSP) through the University of Colorado School of Medicine.” Boettcher, Boettcher Collaboration grant · through 2023 “Thanks to funding from an additional Boettcher Collaboration grant, he continued working with us through 2023.” Source: lab pages 8 platforms and techniques › Analyzes Multi-omic profiling, Single-nucleotide variant detection, Short tandem repeat analysis Techniques Machine-learning methods, Sequence-based modeling, Large-scale primer design and specificity analysis, Retroactive lineage tracing, Genomic mosaicism analysis Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “The Breuss lab is excited to receive applications from motivated and creative scientists with a passion to work at the interface of human genetics and developmental biology at all experience levels.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm A Cross-Species Framework for Benchmarking Mosaic Variant Detection in Human and Preclinical Model Genomes Omics Technologies MosaicismMutation detectionComputational toolsModel organisms Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Genome-wide recording of transcriptional state history Omics Technologies TranscriptomeDevelopmentDifferentiationLong-read sequencing Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Transmission and recurrence risk of pathogenic mutations assessed through personalized genomic mosaicism analysis. Prenatal, Perinatal, Reproductive, and Developmental Genetics Mendelian disorderMosaicismReproductive geneticsRisk assessment
Cole Labjcolelab.com Dry lab~9 people Analyzes GWAS, untargeted metabolomics and DNA methylation data. Uses them to study dietary intake, precision nutrition and cardiometabolic disease. 29 papers since 2024 › Kidney multiome-based genetic scorecard reveals convergent coding and regulatory variants Science, 2025 Polygenic risk score for type 2 diabetes shows context-dependent effects across populations Nature Communications, 2025 Rare variant analyses in 51,256 type 2 diabetes cases and 370,487 controls reveal the pathogenicity spectrum of monogenic diabetes genes Nature Genetics, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5062087105 Funded by American Diabetes Association, NIDDK +1 more › American Diabetes Association · active “funded by the American Diabetes Association” NIDDK, K99/R00 Award · active “an NIDDK K99/R00 Award” NIGMS, R35 · active “She recently received an NIGMS R35” Source: lab pages 7 platforms and techniques › Analyzes GWAS data, untargeted metabolomics, DNA methylation Techniques Mendelian randomization, polygenic scores, gene-environment interactions, heritability Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We are hiring at all levels!” Source: lab positions page	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Evaluation of multiple X-chromosome association methods in UK Biobank identifies 18 genetic loci influencing eating behavior Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Complex traitsGenome-wide association studyX-linked diseaseStatistical genetics Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Using heritability to optimize phenotype preprocessing decisions with biomarkers in the UK Biobank Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology HeritabilityGenome-wide association studyStatistical geneticsEpidemiology
Colorado Center for Personalized Medicinemedschool.cuanschutz.edu/ccpm Wet + dry lab~17 people Integrates genotype, whole-exome sequencing and electronic health-record data through the CCPM Biobank and Health Data Compass. Uses pharmacogenomics and clinical decision support with UCHealth. 158 papers since 2024 › Integration of 168,000 samples reveals global patterns of the human gut microbiome Cell, 2025 Building a vertically integrated genomic learning health system: The biobank at the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2024 A publishing infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted academic authoring Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5050692257 12 platforms and techniques › Works with Colorado Biobank Portal, Whole-exome sequencing (WES), Genotyping, Pharmacogenetic testing (PGx), High-impact pathogenic-variant testing, Electronic health records (EHR), Health Data Compass Techniques Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), Polygenic risk scores (PRS), Rare-variant analysis, Clinical decision support, DNA analysis Source: lab pages No funding stated · No openings posted	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Landscape of Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine Whole Exome Research Freeze 4 Genetic, Genomic, and Epigenomic Resources and Databases Clinical geneticsDatabasesExome/genome sequencingLarge-scale biobanks Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Rapid integration of >40,000 genotyped samples to build a research freeze of >140,000 Biobank participants Genetic, Genomic, and Epigenomic Resources and Databases Electronic health recordsGenome-wide association studyLarge-scale biobanksPhenome-wide association
Greene Labgreenelab.com/team Dry lab~5 people Develops algorithms integrating single-cell, single-nucleus, bulk RNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics data. Applies machine learning to precision medicine and translational genomics. 158 papers since 2024 › Integration of 168,000 samples reveals global patterns of the human gut microbiome Cell, 2025 Building a vertically integrated genomic learning health system: The biobank at the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2024 A publishing infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted academic authoring Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5050692257 10 platforms and techniques › Analyzes single-cell RNA-sequencing, single-nucleus datasets, bulk RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, tumor-derived RNA sequencing Techniques machine learning, bulk RNA-seq deconvolution, genetic demultiplexing, single-cell transcriptomics, biomedical knowledge graphs Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “The Greene Lab welcomes applications for computational postdoctoral positions at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.” Source: lab positions page No funding stated	Symposium Wed Oct 21 8:15 am Introduction Integrating AI and Knowledge Graphs for Human Genetics and Beyond: Innovations from the NIH Common Fund Data Ecosystem Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Cis-gene regulation explains most chromosome 21 expression deviations from the ploidy expectation in Down syndrome Molecular Effects of Genetic Variation Collaborators: University of Colorado Boulder AneuploidyExpression quantitative trait lociRegulation of transcriptionVariant interpretation
Claw Indigenous Genomics and Ethics Laboratoryclawlab.org Wet + dry lab~12 people Uses VAMP-Seq, GWAS/EWAS, whole-genome sequencing and qualitative methods. Studies pharmacogenomics, ethics and community health with Indigenous and Navajo communities. 12 papers since 2024 › Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Genomics and Human Genetics: Genomic Equity and Justice for Indigenous Peoples Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics, 2025 Pharmacogenetic analysis of structural variation in the 1000 genomes project using whole genome sequences Scientific Reports, 2024 Implementing community-engaged pharmacogenomics in Indigenous communities Nature Communications, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5034412767 Funded by National Science Foundation › National Science Foundation, Alan T. Waterman Award · 2024 “she was awarded the 2024 Alan T. Waterman Award by the National Science Foundation” Source: lab pages 11 platforms and techniques › Works with VAMP-Seq, Multiplexed Assay for Variant Effects (MAVE), High-throughput sequencing, GWAS/EWAS, Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) Techniques Deep mutational scanning, Candidate gene strategies, Community-based participatory research, Mixed-methods qualitative research, Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling, Cellular assays Source: lab pages No openings posted	Session Wed Oct 21 12:00 pm Ethical and Cultural Implications: Navigating the Future of Genomics Research Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm Characterization of genomic influences of nicotine metabolism in American Indians from the strong heart study Pharmacogenomics Collaborators: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Toronto +3 more Genome-wide association studyPopulation geneticsPrecision medicine Session Fri Oct 23 9:45 am Advocates in Action: ACGT Presentations and Networking Event
Claw Labclawlab.org/people Wet + dry lab~9 people Generates VAMP-Seq/MAVE data and analyzes EWAS/GWAS and whole-genome sequencing data. Applies pharmacogenomics and bioethics with Indigenous communities to improve nicotine cessation. 12 papers since 2024 › Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Genomics and Human Genetics: Genomic Equity and Justice for Indigenous Peoples Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics, 2025 Pharmacogenetic analysis of structural variation in the 1000 genomes project using whole genome sequences Scientific Reports, 2024 Implementing community-engaged pharmacogenomics in Indigenous communities Nature Communications, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5034412767 Funded by National Science Foundation › National Science Foundation, Alan T. Waterman Award · 2024 “she was awarded the 2024 Alan T. Waterman Award by the National Science Foundation” Source: lab pages 11 platforms and techniques › Works with VAMP-Seq, Multiplexed Assay for Variant Effects (MAVE), Deep Mutational Scanning assay, Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) Techniques VAMP-Seq, Deep mutational scanning, GWAS/EWAS, Candidate gene strategies, Physiologically based pharmacokinetic models, Community-based participatory research, Mixed-methods qualitative research Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Structural Equation Modeling to Characterize Genetics and Epigenetics of Nicotine Metabolism in American Indians from the Strong Heart Study Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Collaborators: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Toronto +1 more EpigeneticsGenomicsPharmacogenomicsStatistical genetics
Dashnow Labdashnowlab.org Dry lab~10 people Develops computational methods for rare-disease diagnosis using PacBio HiFi, Nanopore and short-read data. Leads tandem-repeat analysis in the 1000 Genomes Project Long Read Sequencing Consortium. 34 papers since 2024 › Human de novo mutation rates from a four-generation pedigree reference Nature, 2025 Characterization and visualization of tandem repeats at genome scale Nature Biotechnology, 2024 Sequencing and characterizing short tandem repeats in the human genome Nature Reviews Genetics, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5084011294 9 platforms and techniques › Analyzes PacBio HiFi, Nanopore long-read sequencing, Short-read sequencing Techniques Tandem repeat genotyping, Repeat expansion detection, Phased genome assembly, Tandem-repeat locus disease classification, Somatic mosaicism analysis, Human four-generation family genomics Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “Applications are welcome for postdocs, staff scientists and students.” Source: lab positions page No funding stated	Moderator Thu Oct 22 11:00 am Uptown Funk(tion): Don’t Believe Me, Just Perturb Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm From detection to interpretation: challenges in diagnosing tandem repeat disorders with long-read sequencing Omics Technologies Collaborators: University of Utah, Broad Institute +7 more DiagnosticsLong-read sequencingBioinformaticsIdentification of disease genes
Dias Labdiaslab.org/team Wet + dry lab~3 people Studies human brain disorders using long-read and single-nucleus multi-omic sequencing in primary human cells and tissues. Focuses on Fragile X, FXTAS and FXAND. 12 papers since 2024 › Mosaicism in Short Tandem Repeat Disorders: A Clinical Perspective Genes, 2025 Mapping recurrent mosaic copy number variation in human neurons Nature Communications, 2024 Cell-type-specific effects of autism-associated 15q duplication syndrome in the human brain The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5005173482 Funded by NINDS, Boettcher Foundation +3 more › NINDS, R01NS134544-01A1 · active The NIH's standard multi-year research project grant. “Past & Current Support NINDS R01NS134544-01A1” Boettcher Foundation · active “Boettcher Foundation” BRF · active “BRF” +2 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 6 platforms and techniques › Works with long-read sequencing, single-nucleus multi-omic sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq Techniques mechanistic molecular biology, primary human cells and tissues, human cellular models Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “The Dias Lab welcomes applications from individuals who have an interest in studying the genetics of neurodevelopment.” Source: lab positions page	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Uncovering Cell-Type Specific Alterations in Female FMR1 Premutation Brain Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Brain/nervous systemNeurodegenerationNeurogeneticsPsychiatric genetics
Pividori Labpivlab.org Dry lab~11 people Develops machine-learning methods for precision medicine using GWAS/TWAS, RNA-seq and UK Biobank data. Extracts biological insight to improve human health. 20 papers since 2024 › A publishing infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted academic authoring Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 2024 Chatbots in science: What can ChatGPT do for you? Nature, 2024 An efficient, not-only-linear correlation coefficient based on clustering Cell Systems, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5019698272 7 platforms and techniques › Analyzes GWAS/TWAS, RNA-seq Techniques machine learning, gene co-expression analysis, polygenic transcriptome risk scores, drug repurposing, biclustering Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We are currently hiring postdoctoral researchers, research assistants and software engineers.” Source: lab positions page No funding stated	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm A genetically informed atlas of transcriptomic programs from massive human RNA-seq compendia Statistical Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology Collaborators: University of Pittsburgh Machine learningComplex diseasesTranscriptomeGenome-wide association study
Stranger Labstrangerlab.github.io/Stranger-Genomics-Lab Dry lab~3 people Integrates multi-omics, gene-expression and epigenomic data with computational methods. Studies sex differences in human disease and precision medicine. 12 papers since 2024 › Genome-wide analyses identify 30 loci associated with obsessive–compulsive disorder Nature Genetics, 2025 Deciphering the impact of genomic variation on function Nature, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5010839205 Funded by NIH › NIH · active “We’re looking for postdoctoral fellows, statistical geneticists, and data scientists to work on NIH-funded research.” Source: lab pages 6 platforms and techniques › Techniques statistical genetics, machine learning, multi-omics integration, transcriptomic analysis, eQTL analysis, cardiac muscle stem-cell functional validation Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “We’re looking for postdoctoral fellows, statistical geneticists, and data scientists.” Source: lab positions page	Symposium Wed Oct 21 8:15 am Introduction Genomics of Sex Differences and Reproductive State Across the Life Course: Context, Timing, and Biological Transitions
Bilousova & Haendel Labs Research group.	Symposium Fri Oct 23 9:05 am From clinical phenotypes to mechanism: AI-based atratification of patients for genomic discovery AI Across the Diagnostic Odyssey: From Variant Interpretation to Computable Phenotypes
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