| RefNo | EC/2018/46 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Visscher, Peter Martin: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 9 May 2018 |
| Description | Certificate endorsing election of Peter Visscher as a Fellow of the Royal Society, including personal details of the elected Fellow and citing the reasons for election and names of proposers. Signed off by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
| Citation | Peter Visscher is a leading complex trait geneticist. He has made seminal contributions to the genetics and analysis of trait variation in animal and human populations. His work combines theoretical modelling and analysis of genotypephenotype relationships using whole genome methods and innovative experimental designs. He proposed and applied the estimation of genetic variation within pedigrees. He made major contributions to understanding the genetic basis of complex trait variation in human populations, showing that common DNA variants cumulatively account for much of the trait heritability. He empirically validated the polygenic nature of quantitative traits, including human height and risk to schizophrenia. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Computer printout |
| PhysicalDescription | A4 papers |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Election certificates are subject to 50 year closure period from date of election. Details of proposers are kept confidential until the 50 year closure period has elapsed. |