The Centre for Medical Statistics and Health Evaluation at the University of Liverpool are hosting the Young Statisticians' Meeting (YSM) on 30th and 31st March 2010.
YSM is specifically designed for career young statisticians, organised by career young statisticians. If you are in the early years of your statistical career (first 10 years) in any area, completing a post doc or currently studying for a PhD, MSc or BSc in statistics then YSM 2010 offers an excellent opportunity to network amongst your peers, present your own research in a friendly atmosphere and discover a variety of other statistical topics currently being researched
Delegates are invited to present their own work in a friendly atmosphere and there will be prizes for the best three talks and poster which include registration to the RSS 2010 conference in Brighton and Wiley book vouchers.
Plenary speakers are confirmed as Mark Robson, Head of Monetary and Financial Statistics of The Bank of England and Matthew Collins from the Hadley Centre, Met office. Two workshops will also be offered, which include 'The joint modelling of longitudinal and survival data in clinical research' by Professor Robin Henderson (Newcastle University) and 'Diffusion' by Professor Gareth Roberts (University of Warwick).
There will be a sponsors wine reception giving delegates the opportunity to meet potential employers and to find out about postgraduate study opportunities.
YSM also gives delegates the chance to network by offering socials which include a buffet in the Foresight Centre Chapel where the BBC dramas Casualty 1906 and Lilies were filmed on the first evening. The second evening will include food on the Mersey Ferry with a Beatles Tribute band and a fantastic view of the Liverpool skyline by night.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE UNTIL 29TH January 2010. THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 12TH FEBRUARY 2010.
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