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Mr. Peter Joshi

Chancellor's Fellow

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Education/Academic qualification

Bachelor of Science, University of Edinburgh

Professional Qualifications

Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries, FFA

Current Research Interests

I am interested in fundamental questions on the architecture of complex traits, particularly the components of evolutionary fitness and dominance. Related to this I am interested in the bio-medical basis of human lifespan and the genetic variation that effects it, despite most human mortality being post reporductive age.

Research outputs

  1. Genomic analysis of male puberty timing highlights shared genetic basis with hair colour and lifespan

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  2. A novel genetic locus influencing retinal venular tortuosity is also associated with risk of coronary artery disease

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

  3. The genetic underpinnings of obesity

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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Research projects

  1. The genomic basis of human lifespan and biological basis of healthy human ageing

    Project: Research

  2. Methods for Multiomics data analysis using GWAS, eQTL and pQTL as a framework for molecular pathway profiling

    Project: Research

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Research press coverage

  1. Jim Wilson and Peter Joshi find that putting on 2lb could cut your life by two months

    Press/Media: Research

  2. Jim Wilson and Peter Joshi pinpoint genes linked to a shorter lifespan

    Press/Media: Research

  3. Prof Jim Wilson & Dr Peter Joshi show that humans evolved to be taller and faster thinking

    Press/Media: Research

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Latest datasets

  1. Genomics of 1 million parent lifespans implicates novel pathways and common diseases and distinguishes survival chances

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