Simons Institute Courses

Decoding Cancer Evolution with Functional Genomics - Germline Predisposition Meets Somatic Selection

Explore how functional genomics reveals unexpected protective effects and recessive inheritance patterns in cancer predisposition, integrating germline and somatic variation analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Epidemiology is Easy - Anyone Can Do It

Discover how epidemiologic research has evolved from 17th-century data analysis to modern digital methods, exploring both historical breakthroughs and contemporary challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can Big Data Help Children Thrive? National Implementation of Research-Based Tools

Explore how Israel integrates Big Data with developmental research to create national tools for children's growth, addressing scalability and policy challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Multimodal Dissection of the Autism Spectrum

Discover how data-driven approaches partition autism's clinical heterogeneity into 36 distinct subtypes using EHR analytics, genomics, and cohort studies for precision medicine.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Genetic Architecture of Autism - From Medicine to Neurodiversity

Discover the genetic foundations of autism, from synaptic genes to neurodiversity, exploring how genetic variants influence cognition, social behavior, and resilience in autism spectrum conditions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Positive Interaction of Biological and Social Research - Enabling Autism Understanding and Advocacy

Explore the convergence of biological and social perspectives on autism through scientific evidence, expert interviews, and personal insights from a researcher on the spectrum.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Clinical Trials, EMR and AI - Next Steps

Explore how AI and electronic medical records can accelerate clinical trial development and reduce the decade-long delay in pediatric drug approvals.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Veridical Data Science for Healthcare in the Age of AI

Discover the PCS framework for veridical data science, addressing hidden uncertainties in AI-driven healthcare through Predictability, Computability, and Stability principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

On the Interplay of Accuracy and Fairness in Computational Healthcare

Explore how fairness and accuracy intersect in healthcare ML, focusing on multicalibration techniques that enhance model reliability across diverse patient populations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What and How in Algorithmic Fairness

Explore algorithmic fairness definitions and methods to prevent discrimination in machine learning, covering omnipredictors with fairness constraints and policy implications.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Machine Learning for Personalized Cancer Care

Discover how machine learning transforms cancer screening by predicting patient outcomes, designing tailored interventions, and translating strategies into clinical practice for personalized care.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tradeoffs and Limitations in Algorithmic Fairness

Explore the fundamental tensions between error-rate parity and calibration in algorithmic fairness, discovering new prediction rules and understanding when fairness requirements fail.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Foundation Models in Health AI

Explore foundation models' formalization and applications in healthcare, examining electronic health record algorithms and biomedical AI benefits across non-traditional modalities.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Computational Challenges and Opportunities in DNA Methylation Analysis

Explore computational methods for DNA methylation analysis, covering disease prediction, phenotype imputation, and cell-type-specific signal identification techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Federated and Collaborative Learning Short Talks

Discover cutting-edge research in federated and collaborative learning through expert presentations from leading tech companies and academia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video