On June 17-19, the team working on the RII Track-2 FEC: Using Biophysical Protein Models to Map Genetic Variation to Phenotypes met in Moscow for their 2nd annual All-Hands meeting. This research is a collaborative effort between the University of Idaho, Brown University and the University of Vermont. There are over 60 participants in the group.
Working Group leader: Fuchang (Frank) Gao and Audrey Fu Group members: Audrey Fu, Min Xian, Aleksandar Vakanski, Linh Nguyen, Boyu Zhang, Esteban Hernandez Vargas Originated: August 2018 Description: This group studies various machine learning methods/models and their application with two primary goals: Dr. Gao states, “It is important that CMCI continue to support this kind of…
Working Group leader: Marty Ytreberg Group members: Matthew Bernards, Jagdish Patel, Paul Rowley, Kris Waynant, Jonathan Barnes, Brenda Schroeder, Leah Frye, Xiang Li, Srinath Pashikanti Originated: February 2021 Description: We will be brainstorming ideas on how the U of I can build a center that has a focus on drug discovery. Discussion includes possible focus areas,…
Working Group leader: JT VanLeuven Group members: Erich Seamon, Li Huang, Tuan Phan, Nurbanu Bursa, Chenangnon Tovissode Originated: August 2018 Description: The IMCI postdocs working group brings IMCI core fellows and postdocs together to provide each other a support system that helps peers to navigate the challenges at work. In addition, the working group provides a…
Working Group Leader: Bert Baumgaertner Group Members: Florian Justwan, Kendal Mitton, Chenangnon Tovissode Originated: January 2023 Description: This working group uses both modeling and empirical investigations to understand the role that evidentiary standards play when individuals evaluate claims. We are interested in the systematic ways standards of evidence differ across various types of claims (e.g….
Working Group leader: Jennifer Johnson-Leung Group members: Ben Ridenhour, Craig Miller, Erich Seamon, Helen Brown, Dilshani Sarathchandra, Holly Wichman, Benji Oswald, Trevor Griffin, Tristan Moxley, Felino Macatuno, Tyler Meadows Originated: April 2020 Description: COVID-19 modeling, analysis, outreach, and community support.
Working Group leader: Jean-Marc Gauthier Group members: Clayton Christensen, Payton Finney, F. B. Wróblewski Originated: April 2019 Description: This Working Group is part of the U of I’s NSF Track-2 EPSCOR Grant. They hold virtual reality meetings and user evaluation meetings bi-monthly. The DVPS workgroup develops a novel approach to storytelling in the metaverse. During the…