This multidisciplinary project is funded by University of Helsinki, Aalto University and KU Leuven Seed Fund. It aims to advance novel applications of algebraic statistics within the framework of multistate models for complex time-to-event processes. There will be two workshops organized as part of this project: one in Espoo/Helsinki in spring 2025 and one in Leuven in fall 2025.
This workshop will be held at Aalto University and the University of Helsinki from April 1–4, 2025, bringing together experts in algebraic statistics and survival and event history analysis. The primary goal is to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts of both fields. The program includes introductory mini-courses on April 2–3, while April 1 and 4 will focus on discussions aimed at fostering connections between the two areas. This workshop is open to researchers at all levels who are interested in exploring the intersection of algebraic statistics and survival and event history analysis.
Room M233 (M2), Otakaari 1, Espoo
We have 15-minutes What is …? talks that are introductory talks introducing basic notions related to the project.
10:00 Kaie Kubjas: What is algebraic geometry?
10:30 Sangita Kulathinal: What is survival analysis?
11:00 Fatemeh Mohammadi: What is algebraic statistics?
11:30 Joel Siurua: What are compartmental models for infectious disease modelling?
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 Nataliia Kushnerchuk: What is a graphical model?
13:30 Etienne Sebag: What are hidden Markov models and how they are used for longitudinal data?
14:00–16:00 Discussion and collaboration
Room A127, Chemicum Building, Kumpula Campus, University of Helsinki
10:00–10:45 Marina Garrote-López: Algebraic Statistical Models in Phylogenetics
11:15–12:00 Marina Garrote-López: Algebraic Statistical Models in Phylogenetics
12:15–13:15 Lunch break
13:30–14:15 Hakon K. Gjessing: Survival and event history analysis using multistate models as a framework
14:45–15:30 Hakon K. Gjessing: Survival and event history analysis using multistate models as a framework
18:00–20:00 Workshop dinner (self-pay)
Room B321, Exactum Building, Kumpula Campus, University of Helsinki
10:00–10:45 Hakon K. Gjessing: Survival and event history analysis using multistate models as a framework
11:15–12:00 Hakon K. Gjessing: Survival and event history analysis using multistate models as a framework
12:15–13:15 Lunch break
13:30–14:15 Aida Maraj: Algebraic Approaches to Staged Tree Models and Maximum Likelihood Estimation
14:45–15:30 Carlotta Langer: Algebraic Approaches to Staged Tree Models and Maximum Likelihood Estimation
Room M235a (Tuuma), Otakaari 1, Espoo
10:00–16:00 Brainstorming session on future research ideas on the intersection of algebraic statistics and survival and event history analysis (by invitation only)
Please register for the workshop here. The registration deadline is March 23, 2025. There is no registration fee.
Kaie Kubjas (Aalto U.)
Sangita Kulathinal (U. Helsinki)
Fatemeh Mohammadi (KU Leuven)