Statistical methods in genetic studies of substance use
The goal of this R01 project is to develop statistical tools and analytic methods to enhance our understanding of complex phenotypes such as cocaine and nicotine dependence, by developing novel statistical methods. These methods will be used for unraveling the genetic basis of complex disorders. Specifically, the goal is to develop, evaluate and apply new statistical models, methods and software to conduct genetic analyses of complex traits. Of particular interest are ordinal traits, as methods and software virtually do not exist.
