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SUMMARY:Applied Statistics and Data Science Seminars on Monday\, January 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Seminar 1\nTitle: Opportunities and Challenges in Single-Cell RNA-Seq: Revealing Biomarkers and Regulatory Networks in Early Brain Development \nVenue and time: ISRT\, 2:00 pm \nSpeaker: Dr. Md. Alamin\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Mathematics & Physics\, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences\, North South Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম \nAbstract: \nUnraveling the molecular mechanisms of early neuronal development is critical to understanding the genetic and regulatory factors driving human brain formation. Leveraging single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq)\, we profiled the transcriptional dynamics during the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) into neurons at two key time points: Day 26 (D26) and Day 54 (D54). Our analysis uncovered 539 differentially expressed genes (DEGs)\, revealing that up-regulated DEGs are involved in neurogenesis\, while down-regulated DEGs play roles in synapse regulation. Reactome pathway analysis highlighted significant contributions of down-regulated DEGs to synaptic protein interactions. Furthermore\, we identified 20 critical transcription factors and explored miRNA-DEG and TF-miRNA interactions\, advancing our understanding of gene regulatory networks during early brain development. These findings offer valuable insights into the genetic underpinnings of intelligence\, mental health\, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Moreover\, I will address the emerging challenges for statisticians and mathematicians in analyzing and interpreting high-dimensional single-cell data. These include handling data sparsity\, developing robust computational models\, and integrating multimodal datasets to uncover complex biological interactions. By bridging the gaps between biology\, statistics\, and mathematics\, we can push the boundaries of our understanding and foster innovation in neuroscience research. \nSeminar 2\nTitle: A reflection on the recent development of the subject area of Statistics and some specific issues of concern for further research \nVenue and time: ISRT\, 3:00 pm \nSpeaker: Dr. Moudud Alam\, Associate Professor in Microdata Analysis\, Dalarna Deltin 7 Aviator গেম টাকা ইনকাম\, Sweden \nAbstract: \nThis talk is divided into two parts. In first part the recent development of the subject area of Statistics\, particularly the development of Data Science\, is discussed from the speaker’s experience along the way to develop a master’s and a PhD programme in Data Science\, and Data Analytics at a Swedish university. The media outcry and the popularity of the computing technology\, and artificial intelligence has pushed the Statistics community to rethink about its longstanding branding. Dedication of the 2024 Nobel prize in Physics and partly in Chemistry\, to the contribution in the development of artificial neural network\, and artificial intelligence can be considered as yet another dictation from the scientific community of the future direction of the filed. The contemporary labour market demands of the computing and soft skills is a non-negligible factor influencing the current trend of the subject. In this talk the experience of the speaker’s journey from Statistics to Data Science is discussed\, in connection with the related Swedish and European initiatives. Yet\, in this impassionate outrage it seems the scientific community is undermining (if not missing) the core assignment\, as all researchers concentrate too much to the practical applications driven by the contemporary problems\, mainly coming from the industry. In the second part\, the speaker draws attention\, using literature review and own research towards a number of statistical core issues that need special attention. In particular\, the limitation of ad hoc (such as cross validation) inferential procedure is exemplified using variable selection problem as an example\, from the literature. Using the speaker’s own research on service lifetime estimation of traffic signs in Sweden the speaker highlights the need for core statistical skills in dealing with unconventional data sources in the Data Science era. \n  \n 
URL:https://isrt.ac.bd/event/applied-statistics-and-data-science-seminars-on-monday-january-13-2025/
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SUMMARY:Applied Statistics and Data Science Seminar on Monday\, January 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: Bridging Theory and Practice – A Journey Through Applied Statistics Across Academia\, Industry\, and Consulting \nVenue and time: ISRT\, 2:00 pm \nSpeaker: Roman Ahmed\, PhD\, Senior Analytics Specialist (Statistics and Machine Learning) at Optus Australia \nAbstract: \nThis presentation traces the learning and professional journey of a statistician who has navigated a diverse career across academic\, industrial\, commercial research\, government\, and corporate consulting sectors. Beginning with a BSc in Applied Statistics and PhD in Econometrics and Business Statistics in the early 2000s\, the speaker will share key insights from their evolution as a statistician\, highlighting the ways in which their expertise in applied statistics has been shaped by each environment. From theoretical foundations in academia to practical applications in industry\, government\, and consulting\, the presentation will focus on the challenges\, strategies\, and tools employed to bridge the gap between statistical theory and real-world problem-solving. Through personal anecdotes and case studies\, the speaker will demonstrate the versatility of statistical knowledge in solving complex problems across various domains\, emphasizing the importance of adaptability\, communication\, and continuous learning in a dynamic professional landscape. This reflection on their journey offers valuable lessons for aspiring statisticians seeking to understand the breadth of opportunities and challenges that exist beyond the classroom.
URL:https://isrt.ac.bd/event/applied-statistics-and-data-science-seminars-on-monday-january-20-2025/
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SUMMARY:Applied Statistics and Data Science Seminar on Monday\, January 27\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: Bridging Theory and Practice – A Journey Through Applied Statistics Across Academia\, Industry\, and Consulting (Part 2) \nVenue and time: ISRT\, 2:00 pm \nSpeaker: Yeasmin Khandakar\, PhD\, Senior Data Scientist\, Transurban Limited\, Australia \nAbstract: \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Yeasmin Khandakar will share her journey emphasizing how challenges can be transformed into opportunities. The first part of the presentation highlights the outcome achieved by navigating a steep learning curve and embracing uncertainties. illustrating how these challenges have been pivotal in her career and personal growth. Dr. Khandakar will highlight key moments from her career\, including her influential work on automatic ARIMA forecasting with Prof. Rob J. Hyndman. \nThe second part of the presentation will focus on the practical application of her current research in the industry. Yeasmin will discuss her role at Transurban\, where she leverages time series forecasting models and data analysis to address real-world problems. The presentation aims to inspire and equip students with insights and strategies for navigating their own professional paths.
URL:https://isrt.ac.bd/event/applied-statistics-and-data-science-seminar-on-monday-january-27-2025/
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