The conference provides an up-to-date overview of scientific developments in statistical and mathematical methods applied to the life sciences. There will be sessions on applications in environmental research, genetics, food safety and
mathematical modelling. Current developments in statistics and mathematics
education will also be reviewed.
This conference marks the start of Biometris, which is the merger of the
Centre for Biometry of Plant Research International and the Mathematical and
Statistical Methods Group of Wageningen University.
Program
Morning Chairman: Prof.dr.ir. A. Stein, Biometris
- 09.30 Reception (coffee, tea)
- 10.00 Opening - Prof.dr.ir. L. Speelman, Rector-Magnificus, Wageningen University
- 10.15 Dr. E. de Türckheim, Head Biometrics INRA
- The impact in life sciences of scientific progress in statistics and mathematics.
- 11.00 Intermezzo Biometris And here are the results…….
- 11.15 Ir. K. de Beurs
A student's view on education from her professional perspective
11.30 Dr. C.B. Roes, Biometry
- The agenda for application driven research, education and consultancy
12.00 - 13.30 Lunch and demonstrations
13.30 - 16.30, parallel sessions:
- Statistics and mathematics for a better environment.
Convener: Prof.dr.ir. A. Stein, Biometris
- Statistical genomics: a fertile marriage between two concurrent disciplines
Convener: Dr. R.C. Jansen, Biometris
- Healthy food in measurable quantities
Convener: Dr. C.B. Roes, Biometris
- Modelling real life processes: the reality of modeling
Convener: Prof.dr.ir. J. Grasman, Biometris