Advances in Genetics and Genomics of Complex Traits and Diseases
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 11
Editor
2. Department of Oncology, Division of Clinical Genetics, Mount Sinai Medical Center at Florida, Miami, FL, USA
Interests: aortopathy and hereditary connective tissue disorders; adult complex disorders; hereditary cancer syndromes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Advances in Genetics and Genomics of Complex Traits and Diseases,” highlights innovative clinical and methodological research that clarifies the genetic architecture of common, multifactorial diseases and complex traits. We invite studies that leverage advanced genomic and analytical approaches—such as large‑scale sequencing, polygenic modeling, and integrative multi‑omics—to improve diagnosis, risk stratification, and therapeutic decision‑making across diverse patient populations. Particular emphasis will be placed on translational applications that bridge discovery to the clinic, including functional validation, gene–environment interactions, and implementation of genomics‑informed precision medicine.
Dr. Irman Forghani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- complex traits and diseases
- polygenic risk and prediction
- genome‑wide and sequencing‑based studies
- multi‑omics and integrative genomics
- functional genomics and variant interpretation
- gene–environment interactions
- translational genomics and clinical implementation
- precision medicine and risk stratification
- diverse populations and health equity
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