The objective of biomedical data analysis is to discover useful and meaningful patterns hidden in the biomedical data. Statistical tools (measurements and tests) are often necessary to assess the “usefulness” and “meaningfulness” of patterns. In the literature, the commonly used statistical tools include t-test, Chi-2 test, fisher’s exact test, etc. All the statistical tools are developed and can be applied under certain assumptions and constrains. However, many researchers tend to apply the statistical tools without careful examination of the validness of the underlying assumption. This may often lead to false discoveries and invalid conclusions. A researcher needs to know the commonly used statistical tools for biomedical data analysis along with their underlying assumptions and constraints.
Sign up for our 25 May symposium to avoid common mistakes in applying these tools, and learn about alternatives and necessary corrections!
Speaker Biography
Dr. Feng Mengling is currently working as a Scientist in the Data Mining Department of Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR. He is involved in a wide spectrum of research projects across the fields of bio-imaging, bioinformatics, medical data analysis, continuous time-series analysis, data mining for business strategies and fundamental data mining. Dr. Feng has found his real interest in knowledge discovery and data analysis during his PhD study with Prof. Wong Limsoon and Prof. Tan Yap-Peng. Dr. Feng’s current research focus is on biostatistics, data mining for business intelligence and medical time-series analysis.
Apr 18, 2012
Apr 16, 2012
Predictive Analytics in Biomedicine
Since the advent of the Human Genome Project, a great deal of interest has been centred on the applications of large scale "omics" data in biomedical research, with the ultimate goal of enabling personalized treatments of human diseases. Inadvertently, such "omics"-based research present significant challenges for biomedical researchers, often leaving them questioning how they could intelligently extract, harness and derive actionable knowledge from the bewildering amount of data. Data mining techniques - such as machine learning - can be used to uncover meaningful patterns from complex biomedical datasets and derive useful predictions for knowledge discovery. Biomedicine analytics involve theoretical concepts and practical solutions spanning a wide range of domains - such as cellular biology, immunology and neuroimaging.
Interested in this topic? Sign up for our 25 May 2012 symposium to learn more!
Speaker's Biography
Dr. Lawrence Wee is a research scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research, specializing in the application of data mining techniques for basic and translational biomedical research. He has developed several novel techniques and proprietary software for analyzing and modelling biomedical data, and is currently involved in a number of collaborative research with bench scientists and clinicians globally. His services to the scientific community include reviewing submissions to top-tiered bioinformatics journals and conferences, as well as organizing local and international bioinformatics conferences, meetings and workshops. Dr Wee obtained his Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore. He is also a member of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) and the Association for Medical and Bio-informatics Singapore (AMBIS).
Interested in this topic? Sign up for our 25 May 2012 symposium to learn more!
Speaker's Biography
Dr. Lawrence Wee is a research scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research, specializing in the application of data mining techniques for basic and translational biomedical research. He has developed several novel techniques and proprietary software for analyzing and modelling biomedical data, and is currently involved in a number of collaborative research with bench scientists and clinicians globally. His services to the scientific community include reviewing submissions to top-tiered bioinformatics journals and conferences, as well as organizing local and international bioinformatics conferences, meetings and workshops. Dr Wee obtained his Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore. He is also a member of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) and the Association for Medical and Bio-informatics Singapore (AMBIS).
Feb 17, 2011
AMBIS Annual Lecture Series - Prof. Thomas August - 21 Feb 2011
Biography
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Dr. Joseph Thomas August, University Distinguished Service Professor of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences and Oncology, joined the Hopkins faculty in 1976 as Director of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. A graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, he previously served as Chairman, Department of Molecular Biology and Director, Division of Biology, The Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1972-1976.
From 2001 to 2004, he was interim director of the division of biomedical sciences at Johns Hopkins Singapore, and is currently adjunct professor of medicine at the National University of Singapore. Dr. August’s current research centers on the development of novel virus and cancer vaccines and has more than 200 publications and 40 years of experience in genetic immunotherapy of infectious diseases and cancer, development of DNA vaccine; and has over the past 8 years worked closely with groups in Singapore to integrate bioinformatics technologies in these and other research areas.
Lecture Details
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We are honored to host Dr. August for the AMBIS Annual Lecture Series. The details of the lecture are as follows:
Date: 21 Feb Monday
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Eusoff Hall Seminar Room
Title: Genetic immunotherapy of infectious diseases and cancer
Abstract: Vaccines have been one of the most effective instruments for the prevention of disease in the history of medicine. Nevertheless, despite this record of success, there are many remaining challenges in the design and application of vaccines effective against many current major pathogens, including cancer, influenza, HIV-1, malaria, and dengue virus. The scope of this seminar is to present the rationale for the application of genetic vaccines and the continuing critical problems of genetic vaccine research, and the developments of our laboratory at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with applications of new technologies to several
pathogens, including dengue virus, West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, hepatitis A virus, influenza A virus and human immunodeficiency virus-1. The impact of bioinformatics and medical informatics on this project will be discussed.
Map: Google Maps
Directions: Nearest MRT: Clementi MRT Station
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Dr. Joseph Thomas August, University Distinguished Service Professor of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences and Oncology, joined the Hopkins faculty in 1976 as Director of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. A graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, he previously served as Chairman, Department of Molecular Biology and Director, Division of Biology, The Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1972-1976.
From 2001 to 2004, he was interim director of the division of biomedical sciences at Johns Hopkins Singapore, and is currently adjunct professor of medicine at the National University of Singapore. Dr. August’s current research centers on the development of novel virus and cancer vaccines and has more than 200 publications and 40 years of experience in genetic immunotherapy of infectious diseases and cancer, development of DNA vaccine; and has over the past 8 years worked closely with groups in Singapore to integrate bioinformatics technologies in these and other research areas.
Lecture Details
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We are honored to host Dr. August for the AMBIS Annual Lecture Series. The details of the lecture are as follows:
Date: 21 Feb Monday
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Eusoff Hall Seminar Room
Title: Genetic immunotherapy of infectious diseases and cancer
Abstract: Vaccines have been one of the most effective instruments for the prevention of disease in the history of medicine. Nevertheless, despite this record of success, there are many remaining challenges in the design and application of vaccines effective against many current major pathogens, including cancer, influenza, HIV-1, malaria, and dengue virus. The scope of this seminar is to present the rationale for the application of genetic vaccines and the continuing critical problems of genetic vaccine research, and the developments of our laboratory at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with applications of new technologies to several
pathogens, including dengue virus, West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, hepatitis A virus, influenza A virus and human immunodeficiency virus-1. The impact of bioinformatics and medical informatics on this project will be discussed.
Map: Google Maps
Directions: Nearest MRT: Clementi MRT Station
Apr 17, 2010
EUAsiaGrid BioWorkshop 4-6 May 2010
EUAsiaGrid BioWorkshop
Master Class on High Performance Applications For Life Sciences
Date: 4-6 May 2010
Master Class on High Performance Applications For Life Sciences
Date: 4-6 May 2010
Venue: CSD Computer Lab, Block S13 Physics Dept,
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Info: http://trg.apbionet.org/euasiagrid/
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Info: http://trg.apbionet.org/
Apr 13, 2010
Nov 10, 2009
Innovations in Healthcare Management and Informatics
Date of event: 9-10 February 2010
Venue of event: Orchard Hotel, Singapore
URL: http://www.healthcareinformaticsasia.com/
Venue of event: Orchard Hotel, Singapore
URL: http://www.healthcareinformaticsasia.com/
Summary:
Innovations in Healthcare Management & Informatics
With a bigger demand and pressure on healthcare providers, no doubt innovation and advancement in informatics and infrastructure are imminent. This is the only event which will deliver the “blue-ocean” healthcare concepts and management innovations to advance patient safety, healthcare benefits as well as guarantee RIO and efficiencies across various hospital departments.
It is important to understand the unique characteristics and stages of development in the Asia Pacific region. Each country has its unique set of challenges and advantages when it comes to healthcare informatics and management. Development in infrastructure, investment in latest technology and innovative strategies should be part of every healthcare providers agenda.
Real case studies and key themes to be debated at the conference include:
- Applying new models of healthcare
- Managing costs and improving efficiencies
- Improving patient safety and patient care
- Telemedicine and remote consultation to achieve rural outreach
- Latest technology innovations for healthcare providers
- Prioritising departmental needs: Oncology, cardiology, neurology, paediatrics, urology etc.
Aug 26, 2009
AMBIS Annual General Meeting - 28 Aug 2009
Notice is hereby given that the AMBIS Annual General Meeting will be held on
Date: 28 August 2009 (Friday)
Time: 6.30am – 9.30pm
Venue: NUS Eusoff Hall. Seminar Room at Level 4
10 Kent Ridge Drive (S) 119242
The programme for the AGM is as follows:
630-7pm: Registration
7- 8 pm: Dinner + networking
8-815pm: AMBIS Annual Report by the President
815-830pm: Treasurer's report
830-930pm: Elections for Exco 09/10
930pm: End
Please register and confirm your attendance by email to the Secretary, Dr Tan Yung Ming– mailambis@gmail.com
We would also like to invite members to submit their nomination for the Elections of the AMBIS Executive committee 2009/2010.
To submit nominees, fill in the information below and email the Secretary as above.
Email title: AMBIS Exco Nominee
Details of Nominee:
Name
Organisation
Job title
Brief description of candidate (why you think he or she should be elected)
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.
AMBIS Exco 08/09
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