Dr. Jeremy Berg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jeremy Berg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on complex traits and diseases, population genetics, and quantitative genetics. He works to develop theoretical models and statistical tools to understand the evolution of genetics in complex traits. His interests cover how genetic differences among individuals arise from mutations and how they contribute to various traits, including medically defined diseases. He has analyzed the impact of evolutionary forces on genetic variation in populations and the effect of newly arising mutations on specific traits. His primary goal is to blend theoretical modeling with data analysis to explore new solutions in the realm of genetics.

Research Interests

Courses

Genetics, Genomics & Systems Biology Evolutionary Biology

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