Beyond the genome: revealing the complex language of life with advanced Data Science

Omics technologies, such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, are transforming biology and medicine, unlocking unprecedented insights into the complexity of life.

These technologies enable large-scale analysis of fundamental molecules within cells and organisms, yet they produce intricate, multidimensional datasets that demand advanced methods for meaningful interpretation.

In this colloquium, Dr. Neriman Tokcan Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at UMass Boston and former researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, will explore how innovative tensor-based approaches help uncover hidden connections within these complex data landscapes, revealing new dimensions of biological understanding. This approach holds significance not only for biologists and medical scientists but also for anyone interested in how data science is reshaping our understanding of the natural world. Dr. Tokcan will also discuss how scientific advancements are propelled by interdisciplinary collaborations, where diverse perspectives and knowledge come together to tackle wide-ranging challenges. This talk is designed to inspire students across disciplines by showing how scientific frontiers can open up research and innovation opportunities that resonate across society.