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Lei Sun is a Professor in the Department of Statistical Sciences at the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto. She holds a cross-appointment in the Division of Biostatistics, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Her research lies at the intersection of statistics and genetics, with a focus on developing robust and scalable methods for analyzing complex human traits.
Her educational background includes a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Fudan University and a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Chicago (2001). Since then, she has remained at the University of Toronto, contributing significantly to statistical genetics methodology.
Lei Sun's research interests include statistical genetics and genomics, multiple hypothesis testing, selective inference, robust association methods, and multivariate analysis. Her work emphasizes open-source implementation and reproducible research, with tools and materials shared via GitHub. She actively develops statistical methodologies to address challenges in genetic studies, particularly in high-dimensional and correlated data settings.
The trend in her recent scholarly outputs shows a strong emphasis on education, method dissemination, and open science. Her publications and materials focus on teaching statistical genetics, guiding GWAS practices, and promoting polygenic risk score applications, reflecting both methodological innovation and a commitment to training the next generation of researchers.
- CRM-SSC Prize in Statistics (2017)
- NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement (2018)
Lei Sun has been continuously funded by major Canadian agencies including NSERC and CIHR, supporting her research program in statistical genetics. She mentors students and early-career researchers through direct supervision and leadership in the CANSSI-Ontario STAGE training program. Her grants support the development of novel statistical tools for genetic epidemiology and genomic data analysis.
She leads the Statistical Methods for Genetics and Genomics (SMG) seminar series and is involved in the CANSSI-Ontario Strategic Training for Advanced Genetic Epidemiology (STAGE) program, fostering collaborative research and training in statistical genetics across Ontario.
