Bayesian inference for diffusion processes with applications in life sciences [Elektronische Ressource] / Christiane Dargatz

Bayesian Inference for Diffusion Processeswith Applications in Life SciencesChristiane DargatzMünchen 2010Erstgutachter: Prof. Dr. Ludwig FahrmeirZweitgutachter: Prof. Gareth O. Roberts, Ph.D.Rigorosum: 22. September 2010Bayesian Inference for Diffusion Processeswith Applications in Life SciencesChristiane DargatzDissertationan der Fakultät für Mathematik, Informatik und Statistikder Ludwig–Maximilians–Universität Münchenvorgelegt vonChristiane Dargatzaus HannoverMünchen, den 9. August 2010AcknowledgementsI would like to thank a number of people who have accompanied me during the writing ofthis thesis.First and foremost, my sincere gratitude goes to my supervisors Ludwig Fahrmeir andGareth Roberts, who enriched my work through their advice, ideas and encouragement.I also thank Leonhard Held for his directions during the first stage of my thesis.My research has financially been supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG),the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the LMU Mentoring programme, inwhich Francesca Biagini has been a dedicated mentor to me.I deeply appreciate the careful proof-reading and helpful comments by Michael Höhle.Furthermore, I am grateful to my former and present colleagues for their interest in myresearch and their friendship, in particular to the members of the Semwiso group, myFRAP collaborators, the advocates of good teaching, my fellow women’s representatives,the Cozi Family and my office mates.