Research aims, scientific rationale and public health impact : The aim of this study is to utilize the UK Biobank data resource and to identify genetic variants and other (biological, lifestyle, environmental and medication-use) risk factors for a number of complex traits including cancer, diabetes, and immune related disease. Genetic studies of complex traits have direct impact on public health because these studies advance our understanding of the effect of genetic variation and its interaction with environmental factors. The result is likely to help medical researcher to study disease mechanisms and developing targeted treatments. We will also publish our findings in scientific journals, release open-source software packages, and present the work in international conferences.
Project Duration : The initial duration of the project is 3 years, with possible extensions depending on the progress of the study.
