PSI Careers - MEDMathS: Medicine Empowered by Data, Maths and Statistics
Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024 A careers talk about medical statistics and how it plays a crucial role in developing new medicines
Date: Monday 30th September - Thursday 3rd October 2024
Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
The MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership is delighted to welcome you to the 7th International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference 2024.
ICTMC is the leading international platform for researchers and practitioners to present the very latest in trials methodology. The meeting also offers valuable networking and training opportunities, with 900 delegates from 16 countries attending in 2022.
The 2024 conference will take place in the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, which is known worldwide for the amazing events taking place throughout the year. The city boasts an abundance of historic sites and magnificent architecture in the city centre. We hope you take this opportunity to extend your visit to explore the Old and New Town, discover vibrant dining spots and immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere.
The meeting venue is the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), an impressive purpose-built conference centre that offers the very best facilities and technology. A variety of accommodation options are available within short walking distance to suit any budget. We also hope many of you will join us for the Conference Party which promises to be a fun and unforgettable event.
A diverse programme will be prepared by the Scientific Committee and Education Committee, which promises to make this a highly rewarding and enjoyable meeting for all.
To find out more about this event, please click here.
Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024 A careers talk about medical statistics and how it plays a crucial role in developing new medicines
Date: The Second Wednesday of every Month Our monthly webinar explores examples of innovative data visualisations relevant to our day to day work. Each month a new dataset is provided from a clinical trial or other relevant example, and participants are invited to submit a graphic that communicates interesting and relevant characteristics of the data.
Date: Tuesday 19th November 2024 This webinar will discuss opportunities in applying causal inference methodology during the analysis of RCT data.
Dates: Module 1 - Wednesday 20th November Module 2 - Tuesday 26th November Module 3 - Thursday 28th November This interactive and hands on online course, aimed at beginner Bayesians who have little or no experience in Bayesian statistics, is split into 3 modules. Module 1 introduces Bayesian concepts and looks at how Bayes has been used recently in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and participants will undertake their own data collection exercise in order to analyse a simple Bayesian trial. Module 2 takes a look at the concepts of Bayesian statistics and key terminology and provides a chance to analyse some data using a simple Bayesian approach. Module 3 takes a further look at the use of Bayesian statistics in drug development and regulatory requirements and digs deeper into analysis issues.
Date: 20 October 2024 This event is aimed at students with an interest in the field of Medical Statistics, for example within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and/or medical research.
Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024 This is a webinar on the design of studies to assess safety of vaccines administered in pregnancy.
Date: Re-scheduled to Tuesday 26th November 2024 Lea Vaas will present how replacement of concurrent control animals by Virtual Control Groups (VCGs) in systemic toxicity studies may help in contributing to the 3R's principle of animal experimentation: Reduce, Refine, Replace.
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has had a profound impact on millions of people around the world. The book focuses on cultivating character and refining personality. Its principles are not only transformative for personal growth but also serve as powerful tools for professional development. Over the past few months, members of the PSI Book Club have been exploring these transformative principles through focused discussions and real-world applications. These principles aren’t just theories—they are actionable strategies that can be integrated into your daily life to drive meaningful change. In this upcoming session, we’ll bring these discussions to a broader audience. Together, we’ll explore how to practically apply the 7 Habits in our professional lives, share key insights from our book club sessions, and reflect on how these timeless principles can enhance both our personal and professional journeys.
Date: Tuesday 10th December 2024 This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
Date: Thursday 12th December 2024 Chaired by Jenny Devenport, join us to hear Andy Grieve and Zhiwei Zhang discuss their recent work on group sequential designs.
Date: October 2024 - July 2025 An introductory course giving an overview of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process as a whole, aimed at those with 1-3 years' experience. It comprises of six 2-day sessions covering a range of topics including Research and Development, Toxicology, Data Management and the Role of a CRO, Clinical Trials, Reimbursement, and Marketing.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Statistician & Statistical Programmer to join the UKCRC fully registered Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit (Derby CTSU).
Novartis recently established a Virtual Analytics Network in the UK and we are currently recruiting PhD graduates to join this exciting group!