2019 Data Science for Health Innovation Workshop

The networking-based workshop will focus on current challenges and opportunities data science as it related to the health fields. The workshop will: (1) connect researchers at academic institutions with potential industry partners, (2) provide opportunities for industry to work more closely with academic institutions in Alberta through internships, shared research, and partnerships, and (3) highlight and develop funding opportunities between researchers and industry partners (e.g. NSERC, Mitacs).

Organizers:

Dr. Karen Kopciuk (Research Scientist/Statistician, Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics)

Dr. Ian Lewis (Assistant Professor, AIHS Chair in Translational Health, Department of Biological Sciences)

Dr. Peter Tieleman (Professor, CRC Chair in Molecular Simulation, Department of Biological Sciences)

Dr. Christine Sharp (Outreach and Engagement Specialist - Faculty of Science)