Sungduk Kim

Genome-wide investigation of rare germline copy-number variants in retinoblastoma

The paper identifies rare germline copy-number variants associated with retinoblastoma risk outside the RB1 gene using whole-genome sequencing and statistical analysis.

IFN-{lambda}4 is associated with increased risk and earlier occurrence of gastrointestinal, respiratory and malarial infections in Malian children

This study finds that genetic variants affecting IFN-λ4 production are linked to increased risk and earlier occurrence of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and malaria infections in Malian children.