Karmanos Cancer Institute – Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Core
Causal Inference Workshop: An Introduction to Geospatial Analysis, Mendelian Randomization, and Structural Equation Modeling
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 8.30am-3.00pm
Registration (free): https://forms.gle/KNF7kReRCGCt9poW6
Workshop Overview:
This workshop introduces foundational concepts in Geospatial Analysis, Mendelian Randomization, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Participants will also gain hands on experience with SEM using the lavaan package in R. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Free parking for non–Karmanos Cancer Institute and non–Wayne State University participants will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Further details are available in the attached flyer.
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Janaka Peragasawaththe Liyanage
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