Dr. Gina Peloso

Biography

Gina Peloso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at Boston University School of Public Health. She received her Ph.D. from Boston University and has a strong background in statistical genetics. Her primary research focuses on the identification of common genetic variants involved in complex cardiovascular traits, particularly plasma lipid levels. She investigates the role of rare genetic variation using whole genome and exome sequencing techniques. Dr. Peloso is also an active member of several prominent research consortia, including the Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) consortium and serves as a lead investigator for the Global Lipid Genetics Consortium. Her work aims to connect genetic variations in blood lipid levels with clinical insights into challenges such as predicting disease risk and identifying potential therapeutic targets for conditions related to cardiovascular health. In addition to her role at Boston University, she has previously worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Broad Institute, where she contributed to research on complex cardiovascular diseases.

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