| NIMBioS Tutorial: Parameter Estimation for Dynamic Biological Models | |
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United States - TN - Knoxville |
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| Hosted by: | National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) |
| Venue: | National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) at the Univ. of Tennessee |
| Dates: | May 19, 2014 through May 21, 2014 |
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Description |
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| Objectives: Modeling biological data requires powerful mathematical and statistical tools and techniques. This tutorial is for biologists interested in doing statistics with more complex non-linear models of their data and for mathematicians interested in learning how to apply their modeling skills to the unique demands of real dynamic biological data. Methods for parameter estimation that will be taught include maximum likelihood and ordinary least squares. Additional tools of model identifiability and sensitivity analysis will be covered. Through a mixture of introductory instruction and hands-on computer-based learning, participants will learn software and tools they can use for biological data. Familiarity with simple differential equation models or difference equation models is a prerequisite. Location: NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Co-Organizers: Ariel Cintron-Arias, Mathematics and Statistics, East Tennessee State Univ.; Marisa Eisenberg, Epidemiology and Mathematics, Univ. of Michigan; and Paul Hurtado, Mathematical Biosciences Inst., Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, The Ohio State Univ. For more information about the tutorial and a link to the online application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_data.html There are no fees associated with this tutorial. Tutorial participation in the tutorial is by application only. Individuals with a strong interest in the topic, including post-docs and graduate students, are encouraged to apply, and successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline. If needed, financial support for travel, meals, and lodging is available for tutorial attendees. Application deadline: January 31, 2014 The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. |
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| Additional Information | |
| Event URL: | http://www.nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_data.html |
| ISCB Member Discount: | None |
| Contact Person: | Catherine Crawley ([javascript protected email address]) |
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