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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · 19h

Upcoming workshop: Bayesian Methods for Complex Trait Genomic Analysis - November 3 in Aarhus, Denmark.

🗣️ Instructors: Jian Zeng (Uni. of Queensland), Peter Sorensen (Aarhus Uni.), Palle Duun Rohde (Aalborg Uni.) and Bjarni Vilhjalmsson (Aarhus Uni.).

More info: smartbiomed.dk/news-and-eve...

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · 22d

This seminar is part of the International Seminar Series on Causal Inference, which is supported by The Danish Data Science Academy.

SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · 22d

New upcoming seminar in Copenhagen Oct 15, 14:00 - 15:00:

Prof. David Stephens (McGill University) will present: "Semiparametric Bayesian inference for optimal dynamic treatment regimes via dynamic marginal structural models".

More info & abstract: smartbiomed.dk/news-and-eve...

All are welcome!

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · 26d

We are looking for an Associate Professor in statistical genetics or health data science (fixed term 36 monts).

The position will be in our Aarhus hub at the National Centre for Register-Based Research at Aarhus Universitet.

Read more here: international.au.dk/about/profil...

Associate Professor in statistical genetics or health data science at the Pioneer Centre for SMARTbiomed - Vacancy at Aarhus University

Vacancy at Health Administrative Centre - Health HR, Aarhus University

international.au.dk

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · 27d

This seminar is part of the International Seminar Series on Causal Inference, which is supported by The Danish Data Science Academy.

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · 27d

New upcoming seminar in Copenhagen on October 13 from 14:00 - 15:00:

Erica Moodie, Professor of Biostatistics at McGill University and Canada Research Chair, will give a presentation on "Assumptions in Causal Inference".

More info and abstract: smartbiomed.dk/news-and-eve...

All are welcome!

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Danmarks Grundforskningsfond @dg.dk · Jun 20

📸Are you a researcher in Denmark with a powerful photo that captures your science? For the eighth year in a row, the DNRF invites you to bring your research into focus through our annual photo competition. 👀Deadline Sept. 23, 2025. dg.dk/en/dnrf-phot...

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Aug 25

New open position: SMARTbiomed Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Oxford. Three years working directly with SMARTbiomed director Naomi Wray on Stat Gen methods applied to common complex diseases.

More info:
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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Aug 15

Upcoming seminar: Prof. Ruth Keogh from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine will present "Estimating the effects of longitudinal treatment strategies with grace periods on time-to-event outcomes: going beyond clone-censor-weight".

More info here: smartbiomed.dk/news-and-eve...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · Jun 26

The first draft of the human genome turns 25 today! 🎂

On 26 June 2000, the UK & US announced the first full map of the 3 billion DNA base pairs that make us human.

🌍 A milestone for humanity, powered by global collaboration.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWA...

#HumanGenome #ScienceHistory 🖥️🧬

The Human Genome Project at 20 - interview with Ewan Birney

YouTube video by European Bioinformatics Institute - EMBL-EBI

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Jun 25

Can ML and other data-driven prediction tools help us make better medical decisions? 👩‍⚕️+ 🤖 = ?

Not without understanding causality! Dive into the methodological challenges and possibilities of causal prediction for medical decision making in this four-day workshop.

smartbiomed.dk/news-and-eve...

Workshop

Causal Prediction for Medical Decision Making

Methods and Practice

1-4 September 2025 from 10:00 - 16:00

University of Copenhagen
CSS 35.3.20

Teachers:
Ruth Keogh
Nan van Geloven
Thomas Gerds
Michael Sachs
Erin Gabriel

https://smartbiomed.dk/news-and-events/workshop-causal-prediction

SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Jun 23

And thanks to all that attended and the speakers for making this such an inspiring day! We can't wait to see what year 2 will bring!

SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thanks to the generous foundations that made all of this possible, Lundbeckfonden (@lundbeckfonden.bsky.social‬), Novo Nordisk Foundation (@novo-nordisk.bsky.social‬), Villum Fonden (‪@villumfonden.bsky.social‬), Carlsbergfondet (@carlsbergfondet.dk‬) and Danmarks Grundforskningsfond (‪@dg.dk‬)

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Jun 23

Snapshots from our launch symposium. 🥳🎉

We are overwhelmed by all the support and interest we got at our launch symposium yesterday. It was absolutely beautiful to see so many curious minds come together to hear about our research center and our vision for how to do methods development research!

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Pioneer Centre for AI @aicentre.dk · Jun 19

📣 Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with P1 Director, Professor @serge.belongie.com, and Tech-Journalist, Marie Høst, exploring how we can build AI that benefits citizens, not just institutions or corporations.

🗓️ Today, 19 June, 17.00-19.00

👇 For more info:
kub.ku.dk/biblioteksby...

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Jun 4

More information and registration here: events.au.dk/openingsmart...

Opening of the Pioneer Centre for SMARTbiomed

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Jun 4

Opening celebration!

💭 Reflections from (co-)directors Naomi Wray, Erin Gabriel and Bjarni Vilhjalmsson
💬 Science talks by Max taquet, Frederic Gachon, Mette Nyegaard, Henriette Svarre Nielsen, Martin Bøgsted, Tune Pers, Nidhi Gupta, Simon Rasmussen, Michael Sachs, and Peter Visscher
🥂 Reception

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Jun 3

Fully funded PhD opportunity in statistical genetics at University of Oxford.

🧬 Topic: Develop and apply novel statistical and machine learning algorithms to address key challenges in human genomics, applying them to massive genomic datasets from across the globe.
www.stats.ox.ac.uk/research-stu...

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · May 23

Inspiring seminar today featuring Prof. Maria Glymour from Boston University, who talked about (causal) evidence triangulation with applications in dementia research.

This concluded the causal inference seminar series for this semester, but we will return in the fall -- follow us for updates!

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · May 20

A snapshot from day 1 of our two-day SMARTbiomed Akrivia Health led by Benjamin Fell and Pangioteta Kontari (+ others). Incredible opportunities for #bigdata research using UK psychiatry #EHR. We're looking forward to day 2 today!

SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · May 15

Do you want to explore how genetics, molecular data, and health records can be integrated to uncover the biology of complex traits and diseases? Join us as a Postdoc in Statistical Genetics!
📍 Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics, Aarhus Uni
📅 Start: Sep 1, 2025
tech.au.dk/en/about-the...

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multivariate Statistical Machine Learning and Integrative Genomics - Vacancy at Aarhus University

Vacancy at Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics, Aarhus University

tech.au.dk

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · May 13

This exciting #causalinference seminar is coming up next week in #Copenhagen!

🍽️ We still have a few spots left for a #PhD student lunch with Prof. Glymour after the seminar. If you are a PhD student and want to sign up, look here for more info: publichealth.ku.dk/about-the-de...

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Apr 25

The International Seminar Series in Causal Inference is thrilled to presents its next speaker: Prof. Maria Glymour from Boston University.

More info + option to sign up for a lunch or a one-on-one meeting with the speaker here: publichealth.ku.dk/about-the-de...

@mariaglymour.bsky.social

The International Seminar Series in Causal Inference present: Maria Glymour. Evidence Triangulation in Dementia Research. May 23 from 11-12. University of Copenhagen: CSS 35-01-44.

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Apr 25

The seminar series in generously supported by the Danish Data Science Academy

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Apr 25

The International Seminar Series in Causal Inference is thrilled to presents its next speaker: Prof. Maria Glymour from Boston University.

More info + option to sign up for a lunch or a one-on-one meeting with the speaker here: publichealth.ku.dk/about-the-de...

@mariaglymour.bsky.social

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SMARTbiomed @smartbiomed.bsky.social · Apr 25

This seminar series is generously supported by the Danish Data Science Academy 👏

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