Project 450963

Mapping Biological Pathways using Systematic Genetics and Single Cell Imaging

450963

Mapping Biological Pathways using Systematic Genetics and Single Cell Imaging

$1,227,825
Project Information
Study Type: Unclear
Research Theme: Biomedical
Institution & Funding
Principal Investigator(s): Andrews, Brenda J
Institution: University of Toronto
CIHR Institute: Genetics
Program: Project Grant
Peer Review Committee: Genomics: Systems and computational biology
Competition Year: 2021
Term: 5 yrs 0 mth
Abstract Summary

Scientists have sequenced many human genomes, revealing extensive differences between individuals. Yet, for the most part, we do not know how to use this information about genome variation to predict how it determines cell, organ and body functions. Our group has used a powerful model system, the humble yeast, to address these challenges. We propose to develop new methods, using state-of-the-art cell imaging, to generate a complete picture of how genetic variation influences cell function. This work will lay the foundation for building a high resolution map to guide interpretation of individual genome variation, in the lab and clinic.

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Keywords
Automated Imaging Functional Genomics Genetic Networks Genetic Penetrance High Content Screening Network Biology Single Cell Image Analysis