Speakers and seminars

Biostatistics and Data Science Seminar Series 

December 11, 2025

Xiaopeng Zhao, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering
University of Mississippi

Presentation: Collaborative AI and Robotics to Empower Persons with Dementia (CARE4PwD)

November 6, 2025

Neil Maneck, PhD candidate
Department of Data Science
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Presentation: Bayesian Markov Chain Generalized Linear Models (GLMs): Modern Theory, Practice, and Real-World Example

October 2, 2025

Bo "Hawk" Wang, PhD
Assistant Professor, Computer and Information Science
University of Mississippi

Presentation: From Pose to Interaction: Robust and Generalizable AI for Human-Centric Tasks

Population Health Grand Rounds

October 27, 2025

Stephen Farrow, MD, MBA-AEC, CPE, FACP
Co-Chair, The Obesity Task Force, Mississippi State Health Improvement Plan

Presentation: Stretegies to Mitigate Vertical Metabolic Disease – The Obesity Task Force