STATISTICAL METHODS FOR GENOMICS RESEARCH

Catalog description

Lectures include an overview of statistical methods commonly applied in genomics research. Specific methods can vary term to term, and could include cluster analysis, decision trees, dimension reduction tools, regression models, multiple testing adjustment, variable selection methods, etc. Journal clubs include team-based review and presentations of landmark papers in both statistical methodology and genomics research. Research experience includes whole-term collaboration between students from statistics and other disciplines on real projects.