Dr. Lei Sun

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lei Sun is a Professor in the Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto and holds a cross appointment with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. He specializes in statistical genetics and applied statistics, focusing on methodologies for genetic association studies, particularly involving complex genetic data. His research includes robust association methods, multiple hypothesis testing, and the development of computational tools for data analysis. With a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Chicago, Dr. Sun has made significant contributions to the field of genomics and has multiple funded research projects aimed at improving disease gene mapping techniques. He teaches various statistics courses and has published extensively with a focus on employing innovative statistical techniques to enhance the analysis of genetic data.

Research Interests

Courses

Modern Statistical Genetics Fundamentals Statistical Genetics Multiple Hypothesis Testing Applications

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology