# Event Details - **Event Name**: CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: CSTAT Spring 2026 WorkshopsAbout this EventStatistical Analysis of Bulk RNA-seq Data + Quick Intro to R and RStudio (Hybrid - Zoom/In-Person)CSTAT Seminar series: Statistical Analysis of RNA-seq Data Part 1January 30, 2026 - Noon - 3:00 pmPresented by Dr. Arash Yunesi, CSTAT - Hybrid Zoom + In-Person - Chemistry Building Computer Lab (CEM) 235Part 1 of a 3 part series.Bulk RNA-seq, historically called RNA-seq, is one of the earliest technologies in this group. It is still widely used due to its affordability, the large number of datasets available publicly, and biological reasons. In this workshop, we will analyze a dataset from bulk RNA-seq and go through the main analyses and visualizations together. Our hands-on analyses will include quality control, pre-processing, variance stabilizing transformations, multiple testing, differentially expressed gene (DEG) analysis, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), deconvolution, and visualizations. We will start this workshop with a quick intro to R and RStudio before the analyses, and finish with troubleshooting and answering questions. Bring your own laptop.Statistical Analysis of single cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) Data (Hybrid - Zoom/In-Person)CSTAT Seminar series: Statistical Analysis of RNA-seq Data Part 2February 27, 2026 - Noon - 3:00 pmPresented by Dr. Arash Yunesi, CSTAT - Hybrid Zoom + In-Person - Chemistry Building Computer Lab (CEM) 235Part 2 of a 3 part seriesscRNA-seq is currently the most widely used technology in this group. It differs from the traditional bulk RNA-seq in that cells are separated, tagged, and sequenced one by one, giving us a more detailed information of the inner workings of cells and tissue. scRNA-seq produces a large matrix of data from each sample and it provides opportunities for more sophisticated and complex analyses. In this workshop, we will cover preprocessing, quality control, variable gene selection, variance stabilizing transformations, dimensional reduction, unsupervised clustering, annotations, marker gene selection, and data integration for scRNA-seq data. For this workshop we will focus on Seurat, a specialized package to work with scRNA-seq data and perform various analyses and visualizations. Bring your own laptop.Statistical Analysis of spatial RNA-seq Data (Hybrid - Zoom/In-Person)CSTAT Seminar series: Statistical Analysis of RNA-seq Data Part 3April 3, 2026 - Noon - 3:00 pmPresented by Dr. Arash Yunesi, CSTAT - Hybrid Zoom + In-Person - Chemistry Building Computer Lab (CEM) 235Part 3 of a 3 part seriesSpatial RNA-seq technologies are the newest member of this group of RNA-seq technologies. For spatial RNA-seq, thin slices of tissue are sequenced or imaged and thus the spatial information of the measurements is retained. The spatial RNA-seq technologies are divided into two subgroups, sequencing-based and imaging-based methods. For this workshop we focus on sequencing-based methods, however the analyses can be applied to imaging-based technologies as well. We will cover preprocessing, quality control, spatially variable gene selection, variance stabilizing transformations, domain detection and unsupervised clustering, cell-type deconvolution, marker gene selection, and many interesting visualizations. Bring your own laptop.Introduction to non-linear modeling via regression splines, using R (In Person)April 24, 2026 - Noon - 3:00 pmPresented by Dr. John Gregory Hixon, CSTAT - In Person - Chemistry Building Computer Lab (CEM) 235Do you suspect that there might be non-linear relationships in your data but don’t know what specific shape they might be or how to analyze for them? If so, this workshop is for you!Regression splines allow for the flexible modeling of non-linear relationships regardless of their functional form between continuous covariates and response variables. This workshop will introduce participants to the concept and use of spline functions in the R software. Topics covered:What are regression splinesHow to implement them in regression models using the mgcv and splines packages in RHow to report and depict those findings -- including use of some of R’s 3D visualization toolsPrerequisites: Familiarity with R and R Studio and with basic linear regression concepts. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/east-lansing/cstat-spring-2026-workshops/100001978307092769 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 150, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: East Lansing - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Chemistry Building Michigan State University - **lat**: 42.7250848 - **long**: -84.47551849999999 - **full address**: Chemistry Building Michigan State University, 755 Science Road, East Lansing, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1be78312bf8c13fef64d40c53b0a2f89aeccea787a567a3c4bf1b083f9d14bb1-rimg-w971-h469-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766242893 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops being held? - **A:** CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Chemistry Building Michigan State University, 755 Science Road, East Lansing, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops? - **A:** Tickets for CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops are priced at USD 150 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMSU Affiliated Students, Faculty, and StaffUSD 10AvailableParticipants External to MSUUSD 150AvailableMSU Departmental Account $10FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops? - **A:** CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops is organized by Center for Statistical Training and Consulting. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CSTAT Spring 2026 Workshops is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in East Lansing, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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