March 2025

Genetic Architecture of the VA Million Veteran Program

by Northeastern University, Network Science Institute

This visualization leverages genetic research conducted on a population from the Million Veteran Program to address the underrepresentation of participants from diverse backgrounds. The topology integrates network clustering with biological classification, where nodes represent diseases and edges signify shared SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms).

Designer Jacopo Mattia Conti

Credits Distinguished Prof. Albert-László Barabási, Ph.D. VA Scientific Director J. Michael Gaziano, Ph.D., M.P.H. Director of CIPHER Kelly Cho, Ph.D., M.P.H. Researcher Michael Sebek, Ph.D. Researcher Kerry Ivey, Ph.D. Researcher Joey Ehlert, Ph.D. Student Researcher Jonah Spector, Designer Jacopo Mattia Conti

Barabasi Lab https://barabasi.com/

Network Science Institute https://www.networkscienceinstitute.org/