Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics
Washington University Biochemistry/Biophysics (WUBB) Community
BIOPHYSICAL EVENING
“Placing error bars on error bars”
Abstract: In the data we measure, the signal is corrupted by many factors, both random and systematic. One generally agrees that the interesting part is the signal. Yet there is a long tradition in physics of spending an inordinate amount of time on measuring, thinking about, and understanding the “noise” component as well. I’ll use some examples to discuss why that is worthwhile and interesting, and the scenarios under which “placing error bars on error bars” can open new paths towards biological insights.
Mikhail Tikhonov, PhD.
Professor of Physics
Washington University in Saint Louis
Date: February, 27th @ 4:00 p.m.
Location: Connor Auditorium, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, 1st Floor
Reception to follow in 264 McDonnell Sciences