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Jessica Dennis
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Research
Latest papers
Polygenic backgrounds influence phenotypic consequences of variants in cells, individuals, and populations.
Cell genomics · 2026
Latest funding
- $70,000
Cross-cohort harmonization to characterize sex differences in the effect of APOE on lipid profiles and dementia symptom trajectories across the life course
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
- $517,906
Investigating immune biomarkers in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
- $5,550,000
The Canadian Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences Training and Community Platform (BCBHDS Platform)
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
1 publications.
Polygenic backgrounds influence phenotypic consequences of variants in cells, individuals, and populations.
Chapel M, Dennis J, de Boer CG
Cross-cohort harmonization to characterize sex differences in the effect of APOE on lipid profiles and dementia symptom trajectories across the life course
Principal investigators: Dennis, Jessica K
Keywords: Alzheimer'S Disease; Cognitive Decline; Cohort Study; Dementia; Genetic Epidemiology; Longitudinal; Neuropsychological
Investigating immune biomarkers in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
Principal investigators: Samuel, Susan M; Takano, Tomoko; Thazhath, Jiffin J
Keywords: Anti-Nephrin Antibodiy; Antibodies; Atypical B Cells; Clinical Outcomes; Immune Cells; Nephrotic Syndrome; Relapse
The Canadian Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences Training and Community Platform (BCBHDS Platform)
Principal investigators: Brazas, Michelle D; Bourque, Guillaume; Hsiao, William; Hughes, Nia; Hussin, Julie; Kong, Jude D; Pai, Shraddha; Sukhai, Mahadeo; Wasserman, Wyeth W; Wishart, David S
Keywords: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology & Health Data Science; Championing Diverse Talent And Careers; Competency Based Learning Pathways; Graduates, Post-Graduates And Early Career Researchers; Idea- And Career-Focused Matched Mentorship Guidance; Interdisciplinary, Intersectoral Capacity Building; Local Training Opportunities And Awards; National Community Building Activities; On-Demand, Virtual And In-Person Training; Professional Development Training
The Canadian Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging Knowledge Mobilization Hub: Sharing Stories of Research
Principal investigators: Phinney, Alison; Cooke, Heather A; O'Brien, Heather L
Keywords: Acessibility; Aging; Alzheimer'S Disease; Brain Health; Care Giving; Cognitive Impairment; Community Engagement; Dementia; Diversity And Inclusion; Knowledge Mobilization
Genetic influences on the mean and variance of DNA methylation in early life to understand the biological underpinnings of childhood complex conditions.
Principal investigators: Dennis, Jessica K
Keywords: Complex Disease; Dna Methylation; Gene Regulation; Genetic Epidemiology; Genome-Wide Association Study; Methylation Quantitative Trait Locus; Statistical Genetics
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
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