Abstract: In this talk, we will first review a few data mining techniques including an algorithm for clustering categorical data and theoretical analysis of dynamic clustering algorithms. We will then present an algorithm for analyzing noisy biological data and also results from statistical analysis of DNA methylation data. We will also discuss challenges and opportunities in applying data mining and big data techniques in health care.
 

Bio: Dr. Steven X. Wang received his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of British Columbia in 2001 and did one year Postdoc in data mining at the Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences from 2001 to 2002. His research includes data mining, bioinformatics, optimization and statistical learning.