October WKW Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture Series: Dr. Tian Ge

Dr. Tian Ge - October 7th, 2025

"Leveraging Computational Approaches to Advance Precision Medicine"

William K. Warren, Jr.  Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture 
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm     Program in the LPCH auditorium  

Tian Ge, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a core faculty member at MGH Center for Genomic Medicine, Director of Data Science at MGH Center for Precision Psychiatry, and an Associate Member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. His research focuses on developing statistical, computational, and machine learning methods to explore the genetic underpinnings of brain structure, function, and mental disorders, and to improve individualized prediction of disease risk and progression. Dr. Ge received a PhD in applied mathematics from Fudan University, a second PhD in computer science from the University of Warwick, and completed his postdoctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital with Drs. Jordan Smoller and Mert Sabuncu.

Learning objectives:  

1. Describe the principles and methods for constructing polygenic scores from genome-wide association studies and evaluate their clinical utility in healthcare applications.
2. Explain how individualized cortical parcellation advances brain mapping beyond group-level atlases and assess its potential to capture inter-individual variability relevant to cognition and mental health.
3. Discuss how imaging genetics can potentially inform disease understanding, risk stratification, and personalized treatment strategies.

For Physicians: Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
For Psychologists: The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the OSMA.
 
For Social Workers: Saint Francis Health System is an approved CE Provider for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. This event is approved for 1 hour, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20250007)

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