About
Li Zhu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, affiliated with the Swenson College of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on statistical genetics, computational biology, and bioinformatics, particularly in developing methods for genetic association studies and polygenic risk score prediction.
Dr. Zhu's recent publications highlight her work in integrating GWAS data from diverse cohorts, constructing genotype-phenotype networks, and advancing regression calibration techniques. These contributions span fields such as Genetic Epidemiology, Network Analysis, and Computational Genomics, with applications in understanding complex diseases and heritability.
She holds the Dr. Howard Higholt Professorship, underscoring her recognition in biostatistical research. Her work emphasizes innovative statistical modeling for multi-phenotype analyses and data harmonization in large-scale genetic studies.
