David Balding
dbalding.bsky.social
David Balding
@dbalding.bsky.social
I like statistical genetics, forensic science, housing abundance (go YIMBY), getting around by bike & PT, sustaining democracy against plutocracy, fascism & Murdoch media, avoiding catastrophic climate change and drinking beer. Live in Melbourne, Australia
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📢The Annals of Human Genetics marks 100 years!🎉

Our Centenary Special Issue reflects on the journal’s history while celebrating recent advances and current investigations in human genetics, from statistical #genetics to #genomic medicine.

🔗 Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14691809...
August 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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An Early View: A newly published review by Prof @dbalding.bsky.social and Dr Speed surveys major statistical advances in human genetics. From coalescent theory and #GWAS to evolving approaches in forensic DNA, this timely reflection explores the past, present, and future of the field.
Recent Statistical Innovations in Human Genetics
We review three areas of human genetics that have been developed in the past few decades, in which statistical innovation has made a crucial contribution with recent important advances and the potent....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I just signed the Australians for AI Safety open letter calling for responsible AI governance in Australia. Join me in supporting this important cause: www.australiansforaisafety.com.au/letters/fede...
Australia Must Act on AI Risks Now | Australians for AI Safety
Join our open letter calling on the Australian Government to take decisive action on AI safety before the 2025 Federal Election.
www.australiansforaisafety.com.au
March 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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🚨 We're hiring! 🚨

The School of Mathematics & Statistics, UniMelb seeks a scientist in Machine Learning in Omics to lead research in statistical methods for omics.

📍 MIG | 📅 By Apr 11

🔗 jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/91945...

#MachineLearning #Omics #DataScience #HigherEd #Mathematics #Statistics
February 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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January 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM