[R-sig-genetics] Introduction to Bayesian Modelling using RStan - Free Seminar

[Michael Zyphur]

Hi everyone

Apologies, the link was missing in my previous email. The free
'Introduction to Bayesian Modelling using RStan' seminar can be found here:

https://instats.org/seminar/introduction-to-bayesian-modelling-using


Best wishes

Michael Zyphur
Professor and Director
Institute for Statistical and Data Science

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On Sun, 16 Mar 2025 at 19:23, Michael Zyphur via R-sig-genetics <
r-sig-genetics using r-project.org> wrote:

> Hi everyone
>
> Instats is excited to offer a free seminar, Introduction to Bayesian
> Modelling using RStan, on April 14th, led by Professor Justin Slater from
> the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Guelph.
> When tackling challenging statistical problems, understanding the
> data-generating process is essential, yet many researchers without advanced
> training struggle to know where to begin. This seminar fills that critical
> gap by introducing Bayesian statistics as a flexible, intuitive framework
> for building custom models tailored to your research context. You’ll
> explore key topics such as the fundamentals of Bayesian inference, the
> roles of prior and posterior distributions, and the basics of Markov Chain
> Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods as implemented in Stan. Through hands-on
> demonstrations, you’ll learn to express a simple custom statistical model
> in mathematical notation, convert it to Stan code, sample from its
> posterior distribution using MCMC, and diagnose common sampling issues. The
> workshop also includes applications to simple problems in biostatistics and
> epidemiology, providing you with a solid foundation to continue developing
> autonomous and rigorous data analytic practices.
>
> Sign up today to secure your spot, and feel free to share this opportunity
> with colleagues and students who might benefit!
>
>
> Best wishes
>
> Michael Zyphur
> Director
> Institute for Statistical and Data Science
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