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Large-Scale Multi-Omics Genome-Wide Association Studies Mo-GWAS: Guidelines for Sample Preparation and Normalization

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Removing array-specific batch effects in GWAS mega-analyses by applying a two-step imputation workflow.

Mohammed Kamal Nasr^1,2, Eva König³, Christian Fuchsberger³

¹Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald 17475, Germany.

Bioinformatics Advances

|March 11, 2026

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This study presents a two-step genotype imputation workflow to eliminate array-specific batch effects in genetic mega-analysis. The method enhances statistical power and discovers novel genetic loci for thyroid traits.

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Area of Science:

Genetics and Genomics
Bioinformatics
Statistical Genetics

Background:

Combining genetic data from multiple genotyping arrays (mega-analysis) increases statistical power.
Array-specific batch effects can bias results in multi-platform genetic studies.
Accurate genotype imputation is crucial for large-scale genetic analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a two-step genotype imputation workflow to address batch effects.
To improve the accuracy of genetic mega-analysis using diverse genotyping platforms.
To identify novel genetic associations for thyroid traits.

Main Methods:

A two-step imputation workflow was developed using genotype data from 10,647 individuals across five arrays.
Intermediate array-type specific panels were imputed against the 1000 Genomes reference panel.
Batch effects were assessed using genetic principal component analysis; imputation quality and allele frequencies were compared.

Main Results:

The workflow effectively eliminated array-driven batch effects from the first 20 principal components.
High correlation (r² > 0.99) was observed for allele frequencies compared to conventional imputation.
Genome-wide association analysis revealed novel loci for thyroid volume (TG, PAX8, IGFBP5, NRG1) and goiter (XKR6).

Conclusions:

The developed two-step imputation workflow provides high-quality imputation results without batch effects.
This method facilitates robust genetic analysis involving multiple genotyping arrays.
The workflow enabled the discovery of novel genetic associations for thyroid traits.