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#120 - Iolo Jones: Riemannian Diffusion Geometry, Geometric Data Analysis, Markov Chains

Nov 29, 2024
Iolo Jones, a PhD student at Durham University, explores the cutting-edge field of geometric data analysis. He reveals how diffusion geometry surpasses traditional methods in analyzing tumor histology data. The conversation dives into the challenges of high-dimensional data, the importance of geometric properties in medical diagnostics, and the innovative integration of AI in data analysis. Jones also shares insights into the trials of research, the creative aspects of mathematics, and the future of complex mathematical concepts impacting real-world applications.
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  • Diffusion geometry outperforms traditional methods like persistent homology by providing robust biomarkers for complex tumor histology data analysis.
  • Integrating Riemannian geometry with traditional modeling enhances the modeling of biological systems, enabling better validation against real data.

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The Nature of Data in Geometry

Understanding that data is often not structured as a manifold is crucial when applying geometric analysis. Traditional geometric methods may not be applicable because many real-world datasets do not meet the manifold hypothesis. This divergence necessitates alternative approaches that can handle the irregularity of data, as demonstrated through diffusion processes. By not relying on the assumption of a manifold, these processes can extract meaningful geometric information from complex data structures.

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