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The Manhattan Wheel: A Radial Visualization Story for Genome-wide Association Study Data

K. E. Zhang, M. Vaudel, and L. A. Garrison

Abstract

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are critical to identifying genetic variations associated with a particular trait or disease. It is important to cultivate an awareness of GWAS in the general public as members of this group are key participants of these studies. However, low genetic data literacy and trust in the sharing of genetic data pose challenges to learning and engaging with GWAS concepts. In this design study, we explore design strategies for the public communication of GWAS data. As part of this study, we present an interactive visual prototype that explores the use of narrative structure, linked visualizations through scrollytelling, and plain language to onboard and communicate genetic concepts to a GWAS-naive audience.

K. E. Zhang, M. Vaudel, and L. A. Garrison, The Manhattan Wheel: A Radial Visualization Story for Genome-wide Association Study DataThe Eurographics Association, 2024.
[BibTeX]

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are critical to identifying genetic variations associated with a particular trait or disease. It is important to cultivate an awareness of GWAS in the general public as members of this group are key participants of these studies. However, low genetic data literacy and trust in the sharing of genetic data pose challenges to learning and engaging with GWAS concepts. In this design study, we explore design strategies for the public communication of GWAS data. As part of this study, we present an interactive visual prototype that explores the use of narrative structure, linked visualizations through scrollytelling, and plain language to onboard and communicate genetic concepts to a GWAS-naive audience.
@MISC{zhang2024ManhattanWheel,
booktitle = {Eurographics Workshop on Visual Computing for Biology and Medicine (Posters)},
title = {{The Manhattan Wheel: A Radial Visualization Story for Genome-wide Association Study Data}},
author = {Zhang, Ke Er and Vaudel, Marc and Garrison, Laura A.},
year = {2024},
howpublished = {Poster presented at VCBM 2024.},
publisher = {The Eurographics Association},
abstract = {Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are critical to identifying genetic variations associated with a particular trait or disease. It is important to cultivate an awareness of GWAS in the general public as members of this group are key participants of these studies. However, low genetic data literacy and trust in the sharing of genetic data pose challenges to learning and engaging with GWAS concepts. In this design study, we explore design strategies for the public communication of GWAS data. As part of this study, we present an interactive visual prototype that explores the use of narrative structure, linked visualizations through scrollytelling, and plain language to onboard and communicate genetic concepts to a GWAS-naive audience.},
pdf = {pdfs/KEZHANG_VCBM2024_Poster_ManhattanWheel.pdf},
images = {images/zhangManhattanWheel.png},
thumbnails = {images/zhangManhattanWheelthumb.png},
project = {VIDI},
git={https://github.com/amykzhang/manhattan-wheel}
}
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