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Explore genetic subtypes of obesity and their functional implications in this 31-minute conference talk from the Variant to Function (V2F) Symposium at the Broad Institute. Learn how genetic associations can be translated into actionable therapeutic targets through the lens of obesity research, as Professor Ruth Loos from the University of Copenhagen and Broad Institute presents insights on using genetic subtypes as a pathway to understanding biological function. Discover approaches for developing biomarkers and assays for patient stratification in obesity treatment, and understand how genetically-informed methods can accelerate healthcare applications. Gain knowledge about cross-disciplinary approaches that bridge genomic research with clinical applications, focusing on the critical challenge of moving from genetic discoveries to functional understanding and therapeutic development in metabolic disease research.
Syllabus
Variant to Function (V2F) Symposium: Ruth Loos (2025)
Taught by
Broad Institute