Hello R gurus.

I have been performing hierarchical clustering of gene expression data.  I use 
the heatmap() function to perform the clustering and overlay classifications by 
using the ColSideColors parameter.  

In many cases I have various metadata associated with my samples, which leaves 
me with many different sets of sample classes which can be shown with 
ColSideColors.   So my question is: Is there an R package available that allows 
one to calculate which of the pre-defined sample classifications correlates 
best with the hierarchical clusters?  Having a tool that finds the most 
relevant classification would save me the effort of visualise them all on a 
heatmap and work out by eye whether there is a correlation or not.  I don't 
doubt there is a function that does this, but I haven't been able to find it - 
probably due to me not using the correct terminology in my searches.

Many thanks for your help,
Pall


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