Qian Zhang

Year Entered MSTP: 2010

Prior Education

College:	University of Chicago
Degree:	BA, Mathematics, Statistics, and Biology

Student Information

Mentor(s)	Weir, Bruce PhD Faculty Website »
Primary Department	Biostatistics

Doctorate Information

Dissertation Title:	Statistical Genetic Methods and Applications for Population Structure
Defense Date:	2018-06-08

Current Positions

Title:	Radiation Oncology
Location:	Northwestern Medical Center, Evanston, IL

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Current Research

Statistical Genetic Methods for Determining Population Structure

Qian Zhang completed her dissertation research in the Department of Biostatistics, under the mentorship of distinguished biostatistical geneticist, Dr. Bruce Weir. Qian pioneered new quantitative methods for measuring ancestry-specific allele frequencies that are helping to improve the accuracy of genetic testing, including genome wide association analyses. Computational methods she has developed have led to better understanding of the genetic architecture of hyperlipidemia. During clerkships, Qian has undertaken radiology and radiation oncology research projects, involving extraction and quantification of imaging data.