Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Scientific Meetings
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Training Courses
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Journal Club
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Webinars
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Careers Meetings
Membership Town Hall: PSI/RSS merger
Royal Statistical Society
12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX
Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8LX and web-conference.
At the meeting the membership will learn about the terms of the proposed merger between PSI and the RSS and have the opportunity to ask questions of PSI directors involved in merger discussions and of representatives of the RSS.
PSI members will be asked to vote on a proposed merger between RSS and PSI at an extraordinary general meeting in September.
Under the proposed terms of the merger, PSI would become the Pharmaceutical Statistics Section of the RSS. More details, including those terms and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the PSI website.
The meeting will be divided into two parts: one will be a presentation of information relevant to the merger and the second will be a formal debate of the merger. Attendees are welcome to contribute speeches to the debate. In order to allow participation from the maximum number of attendees, those making contributed speeches are asked to keep to two minutes speaking. To help the meeting run smoothly, please register your interest in speaking in advance with the meeting chair or at the PSI email address (psi@mci-group.com). Speakers who have given notice in advance will be given first preference on the night.
Agenda
10 minute review of the agenda and rules for debate
Background to the merger
• 10 minute presentation of PSI’s state-of-the-nation and strategy (as it stood before the JAC discussions)
• 10 minutes presentation of RSS (strategy and structure)
• 10 minute presentation of proposed charter
Any materials presented will be made available in advance on the PSI website.
Debate (Chair: Katherine Hutchinson)
25 minutes of formal speeches: 4x6 minute speeches (2 x pro, 2 x anti) debating whether or not PSI should merge into the RSS
20-35 minutes of contributed speeches: up to 15x2 minute speeches taken from the floor/phone lines
10 minutes of formal rebuttal: 2x5 minute rebuttal/summary speeches from the debaters (1 x pro, 1 x anti).
Final Q&A and closeout
10 minutes of questions to JAC, PSI BoD, RSS representatives about issues raised by discussion
Summary by the chair of next steps
Standing orders for the debate Timing: 6 minute speeches for invited speakers, with 30 seconds maximum overrun strictly enforced. Two minutes for contributed speakers, with no overrun. One bite at the cherry: with the exception of the one rebuttal speech for each side and interruptions (see below) each speaker can only speak once. If there is time left over at the end, repeat contributions will be solicited by the chair. Interruptions:
• attendees can offer questions/comments by raising their hand.
• Speakers are not obliged to cede the floor.
• If a comment is accepted, it should be <15 seconds long.
• No interruptions can be offered during an (invited/contributed) speaker’s first and last minute (/30 seconds) Rebuttal speeches: these should aim to answer questions raised during the debate or challenge arguments made by the opposing side. They should not bring up new material or arguments unless necessary to make a rebuttal.
Upcoming Events
Joint PSI/EFSPI Visualisation SIG 'Wonderful Wednesday' Webinars
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.
The event will open with an overview on drug development in women’s health from a clinician perspective. This talk is followed by talks about statistical challenges when planning IVF studies and analysing the menstrual cycles.
This webinar will provide an overview of surrogacy for licensing and reimbursement. In turn, the need of extensions of the SPIRIT and CONSORT statement will be defined and outlined, with case studies to support.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Pre-Clinical SIG Webinar: Virtual Control Groups in Toxicity Studies
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.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Data Science SIG Webinar: Developing Digital Measures (Digital Biomarkers) in Drug Development – insights from Mobilise D consortium
We will share a brief overview of what Mobilise D is and why it is an important step stone in the development of digital biomarkers, and how Mobilise D outputs can be relevant for you.
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
PSI Webinar: Development of Gene Therapies: Strategic, Scientific, Regulatory and Access Considerations
This webinar will cover the history of cell/gene therapy, major regulatory advances, the role of quantitative scientists in drug development of these novel therapeutics, and discuss opportunities for innovation and product advancement.
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
PSI Introduction to Industry Training (ITIT) Course - 2024/2025
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.
This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.
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