SPECIAL ISSUE ON BIOSTATISTICS AND BIOMETRY IN THE ERA OF DATA SCIENCE

Abstract

RBras is a scientific society founded in 1955, of a cultural character, non-profit, dedicated to Brazilian researchers who work with the mathematical and statistical aspects of agronomy, biological sciences and related areas. According to its statute, RBras seeks to stimulate the research activities of its members, encouraging and supporting scientific events with the following objectives: (i) to bring together researchers in the area of applied statistics, biometrics and biostatistics; (ii) to promote scientific events to discuss research topics in applied statistics; (iii) to publicize the methods developed in the area of statistics; and (iv) to offer courses on new topics in applied statistics. RBras belongs to The International Biometric Society, made up of several other regions and networks, and involving researchers in the area of Biometrics from all over the world.