Speaker: Tanbin Rahman PhD, FDA, USA Title: Classification and Clustering for RNA-seq data with variable selection Abstract: Clustering and classification play an important role in identifying sub-types of complex diseases as well as building a predictive model in the field of medicine. In recent years, lowering of cost and high accuracy has made RNA-seq widely popular which
Abstract: Pairwise survival analysis handles dependent happenings in infectious disease transmission data by analyzing failure times in ordered pairs of individuals. The contact interval in the pair ij is the time from the onset of infectiousness in i to infectious contact from i to j, where an infectious contact is sufficient to infect j if he
On February 25, 2025, third-year Applied Statistics students visited Gazipur Agricultural University as part of their AST301: Design and Analysis of Experiments II course. The trip provided insights into the practical applications of experimental design in agriculture, including how controlled experiments address challenges in crop production, pest management, and sustainable farming. Students observed the integration of modern ... [ Read More ]
The ISRT Students’ Club organized a lively and heartwarming Pitha Utshob on January 29, 2025, celebrating the rich tradition of Bengali winter delicacies. The event brought together students, faculty, and staff in a joyous atmosphere, filled with the aroma of freshly made pithas and the warmth of cultural unity. We were honoured to welcome Professor ... [ Read More ]
The Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT) hosted its Annual Picnic 2025 at Shohag Polli Resort, located in Chandra, Gazipur, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The event was a grand celebration with almost 200 participants, including a record 14 faculty members and over 180 students, making it the largest gathering in ISRT’s history. The ... [ Read More ]
ISRT is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 26th batch’s study tour from December 17 to December 23. During this week-long journey, students explored key sites in Rangamati, Kaptai, Cox’s Bazar, and Saint Martin’s Island. The tour was guided by ISRT lecturers Rasel Biswas and Priom Saha, who accompanied the students throughout the ... [ Read More ]
The Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT) proudly announces another milestone achievement at the 2025 ISI World Statistics Congress (WSC). The biennial event, to be held in Hague from October 5 to 9, 2025, showcases remarkable contributions from statisticians worldwide, including ISRT’s own Tarikul Islam. Mr. Tarikul Islam, a young faculty member from ISRT, ... [ Read More ]
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