Andrea Ganna
About Andrea Ganna
Andrea Ganna is a Research Fellow at the University of Helsinki, leading the Fimm-embl Group since 2019. With a background in biostatistics and epidemiology, he focuses on analyzing health records and genetic data to evaluate cost-effectiveness in clinical settings.
Work at Broad Institute
Andrea Ganna has been a Research Fellow at the Broad Institute since 2015. In this role, she focuses on developing statistical and deep learning approaches to analyze extensive health records and genetic data. Her work involves integrating genetic data from large biobank studies, such as Finngen, with registry-based information. This integration aims to enhance the understanding of genetic factors influencing health outcomes.
Current Positions and Affiliations
In addition to her role at the Broad Institute, Andrea Ganna is also a Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She has held these positions since 2015. Furthermore, she serves as the Fimm-embl Group Leader at the University of Helsinki, a position she has held since 2019. Her work spans multiple institutions, emphasizing her involvement in cutting-edge research in genetics and epidemiology.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Ganna studied at Karolinska Institutet, where she earned her Doctorate in Philosophy, focusing on Epidemiology and Philosophy from 2011 to 2015. Prior to this, she completed her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Statistics at the University of Milan - Bicocca. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in biostatistics and genetic data analysis.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Andrea Ganna worked at various institutions. She was a PhD student at Karolinska Institutet from 2010 to 2015 and served as a Biostatistician and SAS Programmer at the Sendo Foundation for four months in 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Biostatistician at Università Degli Studi Dell'insubria from 2007 to 2010 and had a brief stint as a Visiting Student at Erasmus MC in 2012.
Research Focus and Contributions
Andrea Ganna's research focuses on identifying groups that can benefit from pharmacological interventions using genetic data. She investigates diseases under strong selection pressure by utilizing large-scale genetic data and trans-national Scandinavian registries. Her aim is to implement statistical approaches in clinical settings to evaluate cost-effectiveness, contributing to advancements in public health and personalized medicine.