Past PSI Events

Conferences

PSI Training Course: Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs)

Sponsored by log







Date: Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June 2021
Time: 8th 09:00-13:00 || 9th 14:30-16:30 || 10th 09:00-13:00 BST
Presenters: Andy Grieve, James Matcham, Julia Saperia, Thomas Jaki & David Kerr

Who is this event intended for? This training course is suitable for statisticians working on clinical trials which require a DMC.
What is the benefit of attending? Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a DMC, and have the chance to participate in a DMC within an interactive workshop.

Course cost

NB: This course has Earlybird rates available. These are valid for bookings on or before 14th May only.
Earlybird Members = £250+VAT
Earlybird Non-Members = £345+VAT*
Regular Members = £290+VAT
Regular Non-Members = £385+VAT*
*Please note: Non-Member rates include membership for the rest of the 2021 calendar year.

Registration

This course is now available to book. To register your place, please click here.
Please note: Places for this course are limited and in high-demand, so please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking.

Overview

Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) (also known as Data and Safety Monitoring Boards, DSMBs) are responsible for the review of accumulating data from ongoing clinical trials. The DMC will advise the trial sponsor regarding the continuing safety of trial subjects and those yet to be recruited to the trial, as well as the continuing validity and scientific merit of the trial (FDA Guidance for Clinical Trial Sponsor - Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees). DMCs can also be used to analyse unblinded data for studies with group sequential design and other adaptive design elements to reduce potential operational bias.

Topics covered include:
• Introduction to DMCs 
     - Responsibilities within a DMC
     - DMC charter
     - Practical considerations
     - Statistical monitoring methods
• DMC case studies 
• Interactive DMC workshop 
• Perspectives from the Independent Statistician
• Importance and expectations of a DMC from a regulatory perspective
• The new role of DMCs in adaptive designs and platform studies 
• Experiences of DMCs during the pandemic 

Please click here to view the flyer for this event.



Cancellation and Moderation Terms
For cancellations received up to two weeks prior to a PSI event start-date, the event registration fee will be refunded less 25% administrative charge. After this date, no refunds will be possible. A handling fee of 20 GBP per registration will be charged for every registration modification received two weeks prior or less, including a delegate name change.
 

Scientific Meetings

PSI Training Course: Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs)

Sponsored by log







Date: Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June 2021
Time: 8th 09:00-13:00 || 9th 14:30-16:30 || 10th 09:00-13:00 BST
Presenters: Andy Grieve, James Matcham, Julia Saperia, Thomas Jaki & David Kerr

Who is this event intended for? This training course is suitable for statisticians working on clinical trials which require a DMC.
What is the benefit of attending? Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a DMC, and have the chance to participate in a DMC within an interactive workshop.

Course cost

NB: This course has Earlybird rates available. These are valid for bookings on or before 14th May only.
Earlybird Members = £250+VAT
Earlybird Non-Members = £345+VAT*
Regular Members = £290+VAT
Regular Non-Members = £385+VAT*
*Please note: Non-Member rates include membership for the rest of the 2021 calendar year.

Registration

This course is now available to book. To register your place, please click here.
Please note: Places for this course are limited and in high-demand, so please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking.

Overview

Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) (also known as Data and Safety Monitoring Boards, DSMBs) are responsible for the review of accumulating data from ongoing clinical trials. The DMC will advise the trial sponsor regarding the continuing safety of trial subjects and those yet to be recruited to the trial, as well as the continuing validity and scientific merit of the trial (FDA Guidance for Clinical Trial Sponsor - Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees). DMCs can also be used to analyse unblinded data for studies with group sequential design and other adaptive design elements to reduce potential operational bias.

Topics covered include:
• Introduction to DMCs 
     - Responsibilities within a DMC
     - DMC charter
     - Practical considerations
     - Statistical monitoring methods
• DMC case studies 
• Interactive DMC workshop 
• Perspectives from the Independent Statistician
• Importance and expectations of a DMC from a regulatory perspective
• The new role of DMCs in adaptive designs and platform studies 
• Experiences of DMCs during the pandemic 

Please click here to view the flyer for this event.



Cancellation and Moderation Terms
For cancellations received up to two weeks prior to a PSI event start-date, the event registration fee will be refunded less 25% administrative charge. After this date, no refunds will be possible. A handling fee of 20 GBP per registration will be charged for every registration modification received two weeks prior or less, including a delegate name change.
 

Training Courses

PSI Training Course: Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs)

Sponsored by log







Date: Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June 2021
Time: 8th 09:00-13:00 || 9th 14:30-16:30 || 10th 09:00-13:00 BST
Presenters: Andy Grieve, James Matcham, Julia Saperia, Thomas Jaki & David Kerr

Who is this event intended for? This training course is suitable for statisticians working on clinical trials which require a DMC.
What is the benefit of attending? Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a DMC, and have the chance to participate in a DMC within an interactive workshop.

Course cost

NB: This course has Earlybird rates available. These are valid for bookings on or before 14th May only.
Earlybird Members = £250+VAT
Earlybird Non-Members = £345+VAT*
Regular Members = £290+VAT
Regular Non-Members = £385+VAT*
*Please note: Non-Member rates include membership for the rest of the 2021 calendar year.

Registration

This course is now available to book. To register your place, please click here.
Please note: Places for this course are limited and in high-demand, so please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking.

Overview

Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) (also known as Data and Safety Monitoring Boards, DSMBs) are responsible for the review of accumulating data from ongoing clinical trials. The DMC will advise the trial sponsor regarding the continuing safety of trial subjects and those yet to be recruited to the trial, as well as the continuing validity and scientific merit of the trial (FDA Guidance for Clinical Trial Sponsor - Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees). DMCs can also be used to analyse unblinded data for studies with group sequential design and other adaptive design elements to reduce potential operational bias.

Topics covered include:
• Introduction to DMCs 
     - Responsibilities within a DMC
     - DMC charter
     - Practical considerations
     - Statistical monitoring methods
• DMC case studies 
• Interactive DMC workshop 
• Perspectives from the Independent Statistician
• Importance and expectations of a DMC from a regulatory perspective
• The new role of DMCs in adaptive designs and platform studies 
• Experiences of DMCs during the pandemic 

Please click here to view the flyer for this event.



Cancellation and Moderation Terms
For cancellations received up to two weeks prior to a PSI event start-date, the event registration fee will be refunded less 25% administrative charge. After this date, no refunds will be possible. A handling fee of 20 GBP per registration will be charged for every registration modification received two weeks prior or less, including a delegate name change.
 

Journal Club

PSI Training Course: Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs)

Sponsored by log







Date: Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June 2021
Time: 8th 09:00-13:00 || 9th 14:30-16:30 || 10th 09:00-13:00 BST
Presenters: Andy Grieve, James Matcham, Julia Saperia, Thomas Jaki & David Kerr

Who is this event intended for? This training course is suitable for statisticians working on clinical trials which require a DMC.
What is the benefit of attending? Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a DMC, and have the chance to participate in a DMC within an interactive workshop.

Course cost

NB: This course has Earlybird rates available. These are valid for bookings on or before 14th May only.
Earlybird Members = £250+VAT
Earlybird Non-Members = £345+VAT*
Regular Members = £290+VAT
Regular Non-Members = £385+VAT*
*Please note: Non-Member rates include membership for the rest of the 2021 calendar year.

Registration

This course is now available to book. To register your place, please click here.
Please note: Places for this course are limited and in high-demand, so please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking.

Overview

Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) (also known as Data and Safety Monitoring Boards, DSMBs) are responsible for the review of accumulating data from ongoing clinical trials. The DMC will advise the trial sponsor regarding the continuing safety of trial subjects and those yet to be recruited to the trial, as well as the continuing validity and scientific merit of the trial (FDA Guidance for Clinical Trial Sponsor - Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees). DMCs can also be used to analyse unblinded data for studies with group sequential design and other adaptive design elements to reduce potential operational bias.

Topics covered include:
• Introduction to DMCs 
     - Responsibilities within a DMC
     - DMC charter
     - Practical considerations
     - Statistical monitoring methods
• DMC case studies 
• Interactive DMC workshop 
• Perspectives from the Independent Statistician
• Importance and expectations of a DMC from a regulatory perspective
• The new role of DMCs in adaptive designs and platform studies 
• Experiences of DMCs during the pandemic 

Please click here to view the flyer for this event.



Cancellation and Moderation Terms
For cancellations received up to two weeks prior to a PSI event start-date, the event registration fee will be refunded less 25% administrative charge. After this date, no refunds will be possible. A handling fee of 20 GBP per registration will be charged for every registration modification received two weeks prior or less, including a delegate name change.
 

Webinars

PSI Training Course: Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs)

Sponsored by log







Date: Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June 2021
Time: 8th 09:00-13:00 || 9th 14:30-16:30 || 10th 09:00-13:00 BST
Presenters: Andy Grieve, James Matcham, Julia Saperia, Thomas Jaki & David Kerr

Who is this event intended for? This training course is suitable for statisticians working on clinical trials which require a DMC.
What is the benefit of attending? Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a DMC, and have the chance to participate in a DMC within an interactive workshop.

Course cost

NB: This course has Earlybird rates available. These are valid for bookings on or before 14th May only.
Earlybird Members = £250+VAT
Earlybird Non-Members = £345+VAT*
Regular Members = £290+VAT
Regular Non-Members = £385+VAT*
*Please note: Non-Member rates include membership for the rest of the 2021 calendar year.

Registration

This course is now available to book. To register your place, please click here.
Please note: Places for this course are limited and in high-demand, so please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking.

Overview

Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) (also known as Data and Safety Monitoring Boards, DSMBs) are responsible for the review of accumulating data from ongoing clinical trials. The DMC will advise the trial sponsor regarding the continuing safety of trial subjects and those yet to be recruited to the trial, as well as the continuing validity and scientific merit of the trial (FDA Guidance for Clinical Trial Sponsor - Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees). DMCs can also be used to analyse unblinded data for studies with group sequential design and other adaptive design elements to reduce potential operational bias.

Topics covered include:
• Introduction to DMCs 
     - Responsibilities within a DMC
     - DMC charter
     - Practical considerations
     - Statistical monitoring methods
• DMC case studies 
• Interactive DMC workshop 
• Perspectives from the Independent Statistician
• Importance and expectations of a DMC from a regulatory perspective
• The new role of DMCs in adaptive designs and platform studies 
• Experiences of DMCs during the pandemic 

Please click here to view the flyer for this event.



Cancellation and Moderation Terms
For cancellations received up to two weeks prior to a PSI event start-date, the event registration fee will be refunded less 25% administrative charge. After this date, no refunds will be possible. A handling fee of 20 GBP per registration will be charged for every registration modification received two weeks prior or less, including a delegate name change.
 

Careers Meetings

PSI Training Course: Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs)

Sponsored by log







Date: Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th June 2021
Time: 8th 09:00-13:00 || 9th 14:30-16:30 || 10th 09:00-13:00 BST
Presenters: Andy Grieve, James Matcham, Julia Saperia, Thomas Jaki & David Kerr

Who is this event intended for? This training course is suitable for statisticians working on clinical trials which require a DMC.
What is the benefit of attending? Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a DMC, and have the chance to participate in a DMC within an interactive workshop.

Course cost

NB: This course has Earlybird rates available. These are valid for bookings on or before 14th May only.
Earlybird Members = £250+VAT
Earlybird Non-Members = £345+VAT*
Regular Members = £290+VAT
Regular Non-Members = £385+VAT*
*Please note: Non-Member rates include membership for the rest of the 2021 calendar year.

Registration

This course is now available to book. To register your place, please click here.
Please note: Places for this course are limited and in high-demand, so please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking.

Overview

Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) (also known as Data and Safety Monitoring Boards, DSMBs) are responsible for the review of accumulating data from ongoing clinical trials. The DMC will advise the trial sponsor regarding the continuing safety of trial subjects and those yet to be recruited to the trial, as well as the continuing validity and scientific merit of the trial (FDA Guidance for Clinical Trial Sponsor - Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees). DMCs can also be used to analyse unblinded data for studies with group sequential design and other adaptive design elements to reduce potential operational bias.

Topics covered include:
• Introduction to DMCs 
     - Responsibilities within a DMC
     - DMC charter
     - Practical considerations
     - Statistical monitoring methods
• DMC case studies 
• Interactive DMC workshop 
• Perspectives from the Independent Statistician
• Importance and expectations of a DMC from a regulatory perspective
• The new role of DMCs in adaptive designs and platform studies 
• Experiences of DMCs during the pandemic 

Please click here to view the flyer for this event.



Cancellation and Moderation Terms
For cancellations received up to two weeks prior to a PSI event start-date, the event registration fee will be refunded less 25% administrative charge. After this date, no refunds will be possible. A handling fee of 20 GBP per registration will be charged for every registration modification received two weeks prior or less, including a delegate name change.
 

Upcoming Events

PSI Book Club - The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

Develop your non-technical skills by reading The Art of Explanation by Ros Atkins and joining the Sept-Dec 2025 book club. You will be invited to join facilitated discussions of the concepts and ideas and apply skills from the book in-between sessions.

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.

AIMS SIG - Open-Source Lunch Bites

Topic: R Package Basics. Our monthly webinar series allows attendees to gain practical knowledge and skills in open-source coding and tools, with a focus on applications in the pharmaceutical industry. This month’s session, “R Package Basics,” will introduce the fundamentals of working with R packages—covering how to install, load, and manage them effectively to support data analysis and reproducible research. The session will provide a solid starting point, clarify common misconceptions, and offer valuable resources for continued learning.

PSI Journal Club: Missing Data

Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 Join us to hear Cesar Torres and Suzie Cro present their recent work.

Pre-Clinical SIG Webinar: Modern Algorithms for Animal Randomization in Preclinical Studies

A 1 hour online event, that includes a presentation followed by Q&A. This webinar will first define terminology in causal inference/data fusion and illustrate their use with two case studies.

PSI Medical Statistics Student Careers Event 2025

Date: 19 November 2025 This event is aimed at students with an interest in the field of Medical Statistics, for example within pharmaceuticals, healthcare and/or medical research.

PSI Career Young Virtual Event (Q4 2025)

This networking event is aimed at statisticians that are new to the pharmaceutical industry who wish to meet colleagues from different companies and backgrounds.

Panel discussion on ICH Q6b Specifications

Introduction to the topic, feedback from companies and open discussions. Brought to you by the CMC Statistical Network Europe (CSNE) SIG.

PSI Book Club Lunch and Learn: Communicating with Clarity and Confidence

If you have read Ros Atkins’ book The Art of Explanation or want to listen to the BBC’s ‘Communicator in Chief’, you are invited to join the PSI Book Club Lunch and Learn, to discuss the content and application with the author, Ros Atkins. Having written the book within the context of the news industry, Ros is keen to hear how we have applied the ideas as statisticians within drug development and clinical trials. There will be dedicated time during the webinar to ASK THE AUTHOR any questions – don’t miss out on this exclusive PSI Book Club event! Haven’t read the book yet? Pick up a copy today and join us. Explanation - identifying and communicating what we want to say - is described as an art, in the title of his book. However, the creativity comes from Ros’ discernment in identifying and describing a clear step-by-step process to follow and practice. Readers can learn Ros’ rules, developed and polished throughout his career as a journalist, to help communicate complex written or spoken information clearly.