Multivariate Methods Applied to Imaging Genetics Data Workshop

Start: Oct 27, 2016 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
End: Oct 28, 2016 06:00 PM
Location: Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry
Room: Lecture Hall
Host: Elisabeth Binder/ Gunter Schumann
Contact: seminars@psych.mpg.de

Both neuroimaging and genetic data are possessed of very small effect sizes, and very high dimensions. When these data types are combined and analysed using conventional univariate methods, widely recognised statistical problems associated with these traits are compounded. Multivariate methods have shown promise in their potential to answer questions in psychiatry and neuroscience that univariate methods are not capable of answering.

In this open, interdisciplinary workshop, we bring together imaging and genetics by presenting a spectrum of multivariate analysis methods to integrate imaging and genetic perspectives. PhD students and postdocs from both areas are particularly welcome to participate (IMPRS-TP 2 ECTS, other Programs 20 PhD credit points), PIs of larger imaging genomic datasets are also strongly encouraged to attend.

Sessions will be supplemented by substantial discussion, with opening talks that raise analytical questions from a clinical/application point view, followed by presentations on specific multivariate analysis techniques. Extra time will be designated to discuss preliminary conclusions, develop new questions, and channel future collaborations.

Participation is free. If you plan to attend, please send a short E-mail by the 23rd of October, in order to help us finalize details.