B.A., Biology and Mathematics, Colby College, 1983 M.S., Biomathematics, University of California, 1985 Ph.D., Biomathematics (mentored by Kenneth Lange), University of California, 1988
Dr. Weeks' research focuses on statistical human genetics in the area of mapping susceptibility loci involved in complex diseases. His primary interest is developing new mapping methods, which involves developing algorithms and statistics, implementing them in computer programs, and testing them on real and simulated data. In addition, he is actively involved in a large number of collaborative disease gene mapping projects, all of which constantly challenge him to develop new and more useful methods for dealing with the complexities of real data. These diseases include age-related macular degeneration, obesity,
otitis media, dental caries, pre-term birth, food allergy, autism, and
Type II diabetes.
