User:Benjamin Neale

My research and training focuses heavily on the development and application of statistical methodology with a focus on methods specifically for genetic analysis. I have a strong track record of conducting analyses for genetic data with a heavy focus on psychiatric illness, particularly ADHD and Autism, but also Schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. My commitment to learning and training is exemplified by editing a book entitled “Statistical Genetics: Gene-mapping through Linkage and Association,” that provides a practical hands-on guide for the analysis of current genetic datasets as well providing a background in both the statistical and genetic elements necessary to conduct such analyses. Beyond this, I substantively aided in the development of PLINK, which is one of the most highly used packages for genetic association analysis and am currently collaborating closely with Dr. Shaun Purcell on the development of a new analytic package for sequence data title PLINK/SEQ. Currently, I am lead analyst for one of the largest exome sequencing projects on a psychiatric disorder, the NIMH ARRA Autism project, and am collaborating with Dr. Patrick Sullivan on clozapine-induced agranulocytosis, a devastating side effect of what is regarded as one of the more effect anti-psychotic medicines. I also serve as the chair of the analysis for the ADHD PGC subgroup and am a member of the Autism group, Analysis group, and the Cross-Disorder Group in the PGC.