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Ancestry-Aware Genomics to Advance Precision Medicine for All Populations

The Gouveia Lab develops and applies advanced ancestry-aware genomic methods to understand the genetic architecture of complex diseases in multi-ancestry populations. Our lab integrates population genetics and genetic epidemiology to improve the design, analysis, and interpretation of genetic association studies. 

About the Lab

The Gouveia Lab is a bioinformatics research group based at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) within the Department of Public Health Education, with affiliations to the Institute for Translational Genomics and the Cardiovascular Research Institute. The lab focuses on an integrative approach that brings together population genetics, genetic epidemiology, and ancestry-aware genomics.

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Research

The research program of the Gouveia’s Lab centers on understanding how genetic ancestry, beyond broad continental ancestry, influences disease risk and underlying biological mechanisms. 

Genetic Diversity

Our lab develops methods and analytical frameworks that:

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Capture fine-scale population structure
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Improve association mapping in admixed cohorts
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Contribute to reducing health disparities in genomic research

Support Us

Support for the Gouveia Lab enables research advancing precision medicine, health equity, global health, and the training of future multidisciplinary scientists. Funders interested in supporting the Gouveia Lab are invited to contact the Grants and Contracts Office at Morehouse School of Medicine.

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