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3 events,
Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar
Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar
Gopal KotechaDoctoral Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University"Regulatory Approval Prediction Models" ABSTRACT: Despite improvements in technology, drug discovery has become slower and more expensive over the last few decades, with … Continue reading "Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar"
Thesis Defense – Mona Kelkar
Thesis Defense – Mona Kelkar
Mona Kelkar will present the thesis entitled "Reliability and Validation Study of the Decibel Hearing Test iPhone App". The thesis committee is chaired by Dr. Molin Wang, and includes Dr. … Continue reading "Thesis Defense – Mona Kelkar"
2 events,
HIV Working Group
HIV Working Group
Michael Hudgens, Ph.DProfessor, Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill / Director, Biostatistics Core, UNC Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) "Counting Viruses: Estimating the Size of the Latent HIV Reservoir" ABSTRACT: We will discuss statistical methods for quantifying the latent HIV reservoir in anti-retroviral therapy (ART) suppressed individuals. In particular, we will … Continue reading "HIV Working Group"
Lightning Talks
Lightning Talks
Each virtual event features 4 rounds of 5-minute talks by department faculty & postdocs. This is a great opportunity to get a quick snapshot of current department research in a relaxed, social setting.
2 events,
Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar
Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar
Eric DunipaceDoctoral Student, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard University"Importance Sampling, Optimal Transport, Causal Inference and You" ABSTRACT: As a follow-up to my recent talk about optimal transport weights in causal inference, I will be giving some updates on my project and future directions involving barycentric maps. I will also be offering some critiques of weighting methods … Continue reading "Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar"
2 events,
Data Science Zoominar: Roger Peng
Data Science Zoominar: Roger Peng
Data Science Books, Online Courses, Podcasts, and Blogs A conversation withRoger Peng, PhDJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Moderator: Rafael Irizarry RSVP at https://bit.ly/DSDec8
1 event,
Dissertation Defense – Yuri Ahuja
Dissertation Defense – Yuri Ahuja
Yuri Ahuja will present the dissertation entitled "Risk Prediction and Calibration with Weak Supervision using the Electronic Health Record". The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. Tianxi Cai, and includes Dr. Jeffrey Miller and Dr. Andrew Beam.
1 event,
Thesis Defense – Nick Birk
Thesis Defense – Nick Birk
Nicholas Birk will present a thesis on “Exploration of Machine Learning and Statistical Techniques in Development of a Low-Cost Screening Method for Prediabetes in Rural India”. His committee is chaired by Dr. Shilpa Bhupathiraju, and includes Dr. Mika Matsuzaki, and Dr. Erin Lake.
2 events,
Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar
Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar
Hugo Aerts, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute"Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Imaging" ABSTRACT: Medical imaging in oncology has traditionally been restricted to the diagnosis and staging of cancer. But technological advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are moving imaging modalities into the heart of patient care. Imaging can address a critical barrier in precision … Continue reading "Quantitative Issues in Cancer Research Working Seminar"
Thesis Defense – Carol Wei
Thesis Defense – Carol Wei
Carol Wei will present the thesis entitled "An Analysis of Heat and Adverse Birth Outcomes in Botswana”". The thesis committee is chaired by Dr. Rachel Nethery, and includes Dr. Rebecca Zash and Dr. Erin Lake.
3 events,
Data Science Zoominar: Arnaldo Cruz
Data Science Zoominar: Arnaldo Cruz
Data-Driven Policy in Puerto Rico A conversation with Arnaldo CruzDirector of Research and Policy of the FinancialOversight and Management Board of Puerto RicoCo-founder of ABRE Puerto Rico Moderator: Rafael Irizarry RSVP at https://bit.ly/DSDec15
PQG Working Group
PQG Working Group
Xihao Li PhD CandidateHarvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Powerful and resource-efficient rare variant meta-analysis for large-scale whole genome sequencing studies using summary statistics and functional annotations, with application to TOPMed lipid data Large-scale whole genome sequencing (WGS) studies have enabled the analysis of rare variants (RVs) associated with complex human traits. Existing … Continue reading "PQG Working Group"
Thesis Defense – Anastasiia Zhuk Ochodkova
Thesis Defense – Anastasiia Zhuk Ochodkova
Anastasiia Zhuk Ochodkova will present a thesis on “Development of Two Statistical Models for Individualized Risk Prediction of Contralateral Breast Cancer”. Her committee is chaired by Dr. Danielle Braun and Dr. Giovanni Parmigiani, and includes Dr. Meredith Regan, and Dr. Erin Lake.
3 events,
Thesis Defense – Rachel Ketchum
Thesis Defense – Rachel Ketchum
Rachel Ketchum will present a thesis on “Assessing Validity of a Wireless Physiologic Monitor in Women After Emergency Caesarean at a Tertiary Care Facility in Rural Uganda”. Her committee is chaired by Dr. Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, and includes Dr. Erin Lake, Dr. Adeline Boatin, and Dr. David Wypij.
Thesis Defense – Bryan Nelson
Thesis Defense – Bryan Nelson
Bryan S. Nelson will present a thesis on “Parameter Estimation in Adaptive Group Sequential Clinical Trials”. His thesis committee is chaired by Dr. Cyrus Mehta, and includes Dr. Lingyun Liu, Dr. Erin Lake, and Dr. David Wypij.
Thesis Defense – Xin Xu
Thesis Defense – Xin Xu
Xin Xu will present a thesis on “Maternal-Newborn Associations in DNA Methylation on the Boston Birth Cohort”. Her committee is chaired by Dr. Liming Liang, and includes Dr. Xiaobin Wang, and Dr. David Wypij.
3 events,
Thesis Defense – Chen (Julian) Chen
Thesis Defense – Chen (Julian) Chen
Chen (Julian) Chen will present a thesis on “Comparison of Statistical Methods for Hearing Loss Data Analysis”. His committee is chaired by Dr. Molin Wang, and includes Dr. Erin Lake and Dr. David Wypij.
2 events,
Dissertation Defense – Shayna Stein
Dissertation Defense – Shayna Stein
Shayna Stein will present the dissertation entitled "Mathematical Modeling of Tumor Evolution and Response to Therapy". The dissertation committee is chaired by Dr. Franziska Michor, and includes Dr. Peter Sorger, Dr. Paul Catalano, Dr. Kornelia Polyak, and Dr. Kevin Haigis.
