Biotechnology, statistics, collaboration, and the pursuit of the future

Capitalizing on investments in biotechnology is challenging due to the complexity of the biosystems being created.
The solution to the challenges inherent to biotechnology data analysis is to foster interdisciplinary collaborations between statistical scientists and biotechnology researchers that lead to the creation of cross-disciplinary scientific innovations, says Donald Estep, director of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute.
Canada has embraced the potential for biotechnology to revolutionize modern life. Substantial investments are being made in biotechnology in a range of fields including health care, the environment, agriculture, aquaculture, and sustainable development. Biotechnology is a strong contributor to the C...

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