BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260119T171233EST-7347blvKXa@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260119T221233Z DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-hour introductory training on how data science powers modern genomics and RNA research within D2R. After a brief overview of what “data science” really means in our context\, four short talks wil l highlight its key pillars: machine learning (Hamed Najafabadi)\, biostat istics (Josée Dupuis)\, ethics and governance of data use (Ma’n H. Zawati) \, and bioinformatics and computational pipelines (Guillaume Bourque). The session will conclude with an interactive panel discussion where trainees can ask questions and explore practical challenges in their own projects. This event is designed for students and fellows from all backgrounds who want a concise\, big-picture view of the data science toolkit behind D2R. \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026\, from 10:0 0am to 12:00pm followed by networking and refreshments until 12:30pm (for in-person attendees only)\n\nLocation:\n\n\n In-person attendees: Goodman C ancer Institute (entrance through 3649 Promenade Sir William Osler\, Montr eal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3G 0B1) Karp Conference room 501.\n Please note th at\, for those attending in-person\, there will be a networking session wi th refreshments following the training in the Atrium of the GCI on the 5th floor. Space is limited!\n Virtual attendees: online on Zoom.\n\n\nRegiste r\n\nBe part of this exciting learning opportunity!\n\n\n Register to atten d in-person at the GCI\n\n\nRegister to attend virtually on Zoom\n\nConfir mation emails will be provided to registered participants a few days befor e the event.\n DTSTART:20260224T150000Z DTEND:20260224T170000Z LOCATION:Karp Conference Room 501\, CA\, QC\, Montreal\, H3A1W9\, Goodman C ancer Institute\, 3649 Promenade Sir William Osler\, SUMMARY:Training Event | Demystifying Data Science URL:/drs/channels/event/training-event-demystifying-da ta-science-370309 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR