Alex Couto Alves

Dr. Alex Couto Alves is a Senior Lecturer in Statistical Genomics at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton. His research focuses on uncovering genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying complex traits and diseases through advanced statistical methods and multi-omics approaches.

• Statistical Genomics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Mendelian Randomization

His recent work spans COVID-19 biomarker discovery, developmental adiposity pathways, and circadian rhythm modulation, with publications in high-impact journals like Nature Genetics and BMC Medicine. His studies often integrate genome-wide association analyses, cell-type heterogeneity modeling, and multi-ethnic comparative genomics.

Current supervisory responsibilities include PhD candidate Zhao Ling in Human Development & Health. Contact: A.Couto-Alves@soton.ac.uk | ORCID available via profile links.