Explore automated quantitative trait locus analysis in this 30-minute conference talk from the Computational Genomics Summer Institute. Delve into genetic architecture, quantitative traits, and machine learning applications in genomics. Learn about feature engineering, selection, and additive encoding. Discover how genetic programming and Pareto optimization are used in biodata mining. Examine the AutoQTL pipeline for analyzing complex traits, including its application to rat models. Gain insights into the latest advancements in computational genomics and their potential impact on understanding genetic contributions to complex diseases.