From Theory to Practice: IICD Workshop Series organized by the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics offers Columbia graduate students and postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to build research skills in a focused, hands-on setting. Each 3/4 hour in-person workshop covers a different topic and is led by IICD faculty, research scientists, or postdoctoral instructors. Limited to 15 participants, these interactive sessions combine concise lectures with practical exercises so participants can apply concepts immediately using current tools and methods.
Website: https://cancerdynamics.columbia.edu/iicd-workshops
Eligibility
Open to Columbia researchers only. Research scientists, postdoctoral research scientists, PhD/MSc students, and research staff are welcome to attend.
Registration Policy
Workshops take place in person and registration is first-come, first-served, limited to 15 participants. By registering, you agree to attend the workshop in full. If you can no longer participate, please email [email protected] as soon as possible so your spot can be offered to someone on the waiting list. Please register only if you are certain you can attend.
Upcoming Workshop: "Parameter Estimation Workshop: Parameter Inference Approaches for Data-Driven Mathematical Modeling" (April 9, 2026)
Instructor: Khanh Dinh, PhD
Audience and Requirements: PhD students/postdocs/ARS's with basic command of R and interest in developing mathematical models for biological data.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of different approaches to modeling biological data
- Parameter inference tools for each approach
Workshop Agenda:
- Overview of biological modeling and parameter inference
- Parameter inference for deterministic models
- Likelihood-based inference for stochastic models
- Likelihood-free inference for stochastic models
Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026 (5 PM ET)
Registration Link: https://fs25.formsite.com/cancerdynamics/IICD-Workshop-Series (Registration will open mid-March)
