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A center advancing the state of the art in causal inference, machine learning, and precision health methods.

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About CTML

The Center for Targeted Machine Learning and Causal Inference (CTML), at UC Berkeley is an interdisciplinary research center for advancing, implementing and disseminating methodology to address problems arising in public health and clinical medicine. CTML's mission statement is to drive rigorous, transparent, and reproducible science by harnessing cutting-edge causal inference and machine learning methods targeted towards robust discoveries, informed decision-making, and improving health.

Featured Events

2/12/25 Seminar Series: "Bridging the Evidence Gap: Leveraging Historical Control Data to Address Underrepresentation in Health Research"

Our CTML Seminar Series continues on February 12th with an exciting talk led by Alissa Gordon on "Bridging the Evidence Gap: Leveraging Historical Control Data to Address Underrepresentation in Health Research."...Read more about 2/12/25 Seminar Series: "Bridging the Evidence Gap: Leveraging Historical Control Data to Address Underrepresentation in Health Research"

2/19/25 Seminar Series: "Improving Efficiency in Transporting Average Treatment Effects"

The next talk in our CTML Seminar Series is coming up on February 19th! Join us for an engaging discussion led by Dr. Kara Rudolph on "Improving Efficiency in Transporting Average Treatment Effects." This talk

...Read more about 2/19/25 Seminar Series: "Improving Efficiency in Transporting Average Treatment Effects"

2/26/25 Seminar: "RieszBoost: Gradient Boosting for Riesz Regression”

Mark your calendars for February 26th! The CTML Seminar Series explores “RieszBoost: Gradient Boosting for Riesz Regression.” This exciting talk will be led by Kaitlyn Lee from 12:00PM-1:00PM at Berkeley Way West, 5th...Read more about 2/26/25 Seminar: "RieszBoost: Gradient Boosting for Riesz Regression”

3/19/25 Biostatistics Career Panel

Join us for our Spring Biostatistics Career Panel sponsored by CTML! We’re thrilled to bring you a career panel featuring leading figures in biostatistics. Dive into their career stories, explore their research, and their unique perspectives on the field. This is your chance to engage in lively...Read more about 3/19/25 Biostatistics Career Panel

Upcoming Events

OTMLE Reading Group - Fridays @ 2pm

Starting January 24th, the OTMLE (Optimal Transport and Targeted Maximum Likelihood Estimation) reading group will further investigate the geometry of probability spaces and the implications for TMLE’s structure and behavior. Topics include deeper explorations of how optimal transport’s...Read more about OTMLE Reading Group - Fridays @ 2pm

Biostatistics Research Social Hour Sponsored by CTML

Date: February 19th, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 2121 Berkeley Way West | Emerti Lounge, 5th Floor Audience: Open to entire Biostatistics CommunityRead more about Biostatistics Research Social Hour Sponsored by CTML

Spring 2025 CTML Seminar Series

CTML Seminar Series: Presentations and Resources
The following tables provide easy access to presenter information, research topics, and slide decks, making it a valuable resource for all members of the CTML community and anyone interested in the forefront of scientific inquiry...Read more about Spring 2025 CTML Seminar Series

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CTML in the News

Study shows use of SSRIs may protect against long COVID

December 6, 2024

Nearly five years after COVID-19 first appeared, the post-acute chronic condition known as long COVID remains poorly understood. Symptoms cross a range of biological domains, causing fatigue, heart disease, brain fog, and other debilitating consequences and can generally last three months or...Read more about Study shows use of SSRIs may protect against long COVID

BPH and Gilead Sciences Launch Gilead-Berkeley Global Health Equity Initiative

July 16, 2024
The UC Berkeley School of Public Health and Gilead Sciences have launched the Gilead-Berkeley Global Health Equity Initiative to address real-world public health issues. Funded at $4.5 million for three years, the program focuses on infectious and non-communicable diseases and aims to enhance...Read more about BPH and Gilead Sciences Launch Gilead-Berkeley Global Health Equity Initiative

Accessibility Statement

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Christina Da Silva at cdasilva@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.

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