CoE in Complex Disease Genetics

The Centre of Excellence in Complex Disease Genetics aims to produce novel understanding of the genetic and life-style risk factors predisposing to common human diseases. The main focus of the CoE's research will be on disorders of central nervous and cardiovascular systems and their trait components. During the 2006-2011 term researchers at the CoE will be working to explore the genetic background of these diseases and to increase our understanding of the relationship between genetic as well as life-style and environmental risks. Using the results of its studies, the CoE expects to build up databases and to develop novel biocomputational and biostatistical strategies. It is also an Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence in Research in 2000-2005.