Address: Premier Meetings Reading Central, Letcombe Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HN, United Kingdom
Presented by
Gemma Hodgson (Qi Statistics Ltd)
This basic but wide-ranging course covers techniques for investigating, visualising and performing basic statistical techniques on data sets typical to industry settings. There are many basic concepts that need to be understood before statistics can be used to its full potential to give useful and informative answers. This course ensures that these concepts are understood in a non-technical way and then demonstrated using data examples.
Mathematical details are kept to a necessary minimum and we focus on the interpretation of statistical output and illustrate applications with data from dummy clinical trials or published data. The objective of the course is not to teach you how to become a statistician, but to help you work with statisticians and get the maximum value from statistical output.
The course will consist of lectures, practical examples and discussions. There will not be any computer exercises.
Target Audience:
This is a 1-day course, aimed to introduce statistics to people who work on Clinical Trials, but who are not Statisticians. No previous knowledge of Statistics is assumed as we start right at the beginning with the basics. Many practical examples are given and the emphasis is on application and understanding rather than the equations and the technical background.
The basics of statistics are discussed to give background and a common base to start from and the applications and use of statistics in drug development is then discussed. The role of the statistician and their ability to help with decision making is also discussed.
It also serves as a useful refresher course to those who once studied statistics as part of a college course.
The following key topics will be addressed:
1. Types of Data
2. Measures of location and variability
3. Basic Inference
4. Power calculations and Sample Sizing
5. Design Issues
For more information on specific topics, please contact the presenter direct on gemma@qistatistics.co.uk
Gemma Hodgson has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. After receiving her first degree from Imperial College (Maths with Statistics) and then an MSc in Medical Statistics from London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine, Gemma began her career at Pfizer in Sandwich working in experienced global teams on major phase 3 projects. After 13 years at Pfizer and working in all phases of development, from phase 1 to phase 4, Gemma then moved to Takeda R &D in London where she worked on later phase projects, focussing on close liaison with other departments within the organisation. In 2012 Gemma left Takeda to work for a statistical training and consultancy firm, Qi Statistics Ltd, where training of non-statisticians and explaining statistical concepts to non-scientific audiences is key. Gemma has a broad interest in the application of statistics and is an experienced trainer to all types of audience, specialising in translating technical concepts into everyday English.
Course runs from: 09:45 – 17:00 (registration from 9:15)
Registration
Please register online atwww.psiweb.org and click on Events; payment now available online.
Registration costs (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registration before 13th October 2017
£425 plus vat
Registration on or after 13th October 2017
£495 plus vat
Registration is now closed.
PSI aims to be fully inclusive and endeavours to accommodate delegates with disabilities wherever possible. Please help us to help you by letting us know if you require additional facilities or have any special requirements. Please contact us on +44 (0)1730 715 235 or at PSI@mci-group.com for further information.
Scientific Meetings
Statistics Fundamentals for Clinical Trials for Non-Statisticians (or ‘How to speak stats in a day!’)
Address: Premier Meetings Reading Central, Letcombe Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HN, United Kingdom
Presented by
Gemma Hodgson (Qi Statistics Ltd)
This basic but wide-ranging course covers techniques for investigating, visualising and performing basic statistical techniques on data sets typical to industry settings. There are many basic concepts that need to be understood before statistics can be used to its full potential to give useful and informative answers. This course ensures that these concepts are understood in a non-technical way and then demonstrated using data examples.
Mathematical details are kept to a necessary minimum and we focus on the interpretation of statistical output and illustrate applications with data from dummy clinical trials or published data. The objective of the course is not to teach you how to become a statistician, but to help you work with statisticians and get the maximum value from statistical output.
The course will consist of lectures, practical examples and discussions. There will not be any computer exercises.
Target Audience:
This is a 1-day course, aimed to introduce statistics to people who work on Clinical Trials, but who are not Statisticians. No previous knowledge of Statistics is assumed as we start right at the beginning with the basics. Many practical examples are given and the emphasis is on application and understanding rather than the equations and the technical background.
The basics of statistics are discussed to give background and a common base to start from and the applications and use of statistics in drug development is then discussed. The role of the statistician and their ability to help with decision making is also discussed.
It also serves as a useful refresher course to those who once studied statistics as part of a college course.
The following key topics will be addressed:
1. Types of Data
2. Measures of location and variability
3. Basic Inference
4. Power calculations and Sample Sizing
5. Design Issues
For more information on specific topics, please contact the presenter direct on gemma@qistatistics.co.uk
Gemma Hodgson has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. After receiving her first degree from Imperial College (Maths with Statistics) and then an MSc in Medical Statistics from London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine, Gemma began her career at Pfizer in Sandwich working in experienced global teams on major phase 3 projects. After 13 years at Pfizer and working in all phases of development, from phase 1 to phase 4, Gemma then moved to Takeda R &D in London where she worked on later phase projects, focussing on close liaison with other departments within the organisation. In 2012 Gemma left Takeda to work for a statistical training and consultancy firm, Qi Statistics Ltd, where training of non-statisticians and explaining statistical concepts to non-scientific audiences is key. Gemma has a broad interest in the application of statistics and is an experienced trainer to all types of audience, specialising in translating technical concepts into everyday English.
Course runs from: 09:45 – 17:00 (registration from 9:15)
Registration
Please register online atwww.psiweb.org and click on Events; payment now available online.
Registration costs (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registration before 13th October 2017
£425 plus vat
Registration on or after 13th October 2017
£495 plus vat
Registration is now closed.
PSI aims to be fully inclusive and endeavours to accommodate delegates with disabilities wherever possible. Please help us to help you by letting us know if you require additional facilities or have any special requirements. Please contact us on +44 (0)1730 715 235 or at PSI@mci-group.com for further information.
Training Courses
Statistics Fundamentals for Clinical Trials for Non-Statisticians (or ‘How to speak stats in a day!’)
Address: Premier Meetings Reading Central, Letcombe Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HN, United Kingdom
Presented by
Gemma Hodgson (Qi Statistics Ltd)
This basic but wide-ranging course covers techniques for investigating, visualising and performing basic statistical techniques on data sets typical to industry settings. There are many basic concepts that need to be understood before statistics can be used to its full potential to give useful and informative answers. This course ensures that these concepts are understood in a non-technical way and then demonstrated using data examples.
Mathematical details are kept to a necessary minimum and we focus on the interpretation of statistical output and illustrate applications with data from dummy clinical trials or published data. The objective of the course is not to teach you how to become a statistician, but to help you work with statisticians and get the maximum value from statistical output.
The course will consist of lectures, practical examples and discussions. There will not be any computer exercises.
Target Audience:
This is a 1-day course, aimed to introduce statistics to people who work on Clinical Trials, but who are not Statisticians. No previous knowledge of Statistics is assumed as we start right at the beginning with the basics. Many practical examples are given and the emphasis is on application and understanding rather than the equations and the technical background.
The basics of statistics are discussed to give background and a common base to start from and the applications and use of statistics in drug development is then discussed. The role of the statistician and their ability to help with decision making is also discussed.
It also serves as a useful refresher course to those who once studied statistics as part of a college course.
The following key topics will be addressed:
1. Types of Data
2. Measures of location and variability
3. Basic Inference
4. Power calculations and Sample Sizing
5. Design Issues
For more information on specific topics, please contact the presenter direct on gemma@qistatistics.co.uk
Gemma Hodgson has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. After receiving her first degree from Imperial College (Maths with Statistics) and then an MSc in Medical Statistics from London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine, Gemma began her career at Pfizer in Sandwich working in experienced global teams on major phase 3 projects. After 13 years at Pfizer and working in all phases of development, from phase 1 to phase 4, Gemma then moved to Takeda R &D in London where she worked on later phase projects, focussing on close liaison with other departments within the organisation. In 2012 Gemma left Takeda to work for a statistical training and consultancy firm, Qi Statistics Ltd, where training of non-statisticians and explaining statistical concepts to non-scientific audiences is key. Gemma has a broad interest in the application of statistics and is an experienced trainer to all types of audience, specialising in translating technical concepts into everyday English.
Course runs from: 09:45 – 17:00 (registration from 9:15)
Registration
Please register online atwww.psiweb.org and click on Events; payment now available online.
Registration costs (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registration before 13th October 2017
£425 plus vat
Registration on or after 13th October 2017
£495 plus vat
Registration is now closed.
PSI aims to be fully inclusive and endeavours to accommodate delegates with disabilities wherever possible. Please help us to help you by letting us know if you require additional facilities or have any special requirements. Please contact us on +44 (0)1730 715 235 or at PSI@mci-group.com for further information.
Journal Club
Statistics Fundamentals for Clinical Trials for Non-Statisticians (or ‘How to speak stats in a day!’)
Address: Premier Meetings Reading Central, Letcombe Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HN, United Kingdom
Presented by
Gemma Hodgson (Qi Statistics Ltd)
This basic but wide-ranging course covers techniques for investigating, visualising and performing basic statistical techniques on data sets typical to industry settings. There are many basic concepts that need to be understood before statistics can be used to its full potential to give useful and informative answers. This course ensures that these concepts are understood in a non-technical way and then demonstrated using data examples.
Mathematical details are kept to a necessary minimum and we focus on the interpretation of statistical output and illustrate applications with data from dummy clinical trials or published data. The objective of the course is not to teach you how to become a statistician, but to help you work with statisticians and get the maximum value from statistical output.
The course will consist of lectures, practical examples and discussions. There will not be any computer exercises.
Target Audience:
This is a 1-day course, aimed to introduce statistics to people who work on Clinical Trials, but who are not Statisticians. No previous knowledge of Statistics is assumed as we start right at the beginning with the basics. Many practical examples are given and the emphasis is on application and understanding rather than the equations and the technical background.
The basics of statistics are discussed to give background and a common base to start from and the applications and use of statistics in drug development is then discussed. The role of the statistician and their ability to help with decision making is also discussed.
It also serves as a useful refresher course to those who once studied statistics as part of a college course.
The following key topics will be addressed:
1. Types of Data
2. Measures of location and variability
3. Basic Inference
4. Power calculations and Sample Sizing
5. Design Issues
For more information on specific topics, please contact the presenter direct on gemma@qistatistics.co.uk
Gemma Hodgson has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. After receiving her first degree from Imperial College (Maths with Statistics) and then an MSc in Medical Statistics from London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine, Gemma began her career at Pfizer in Sandwich working in experienced global teams on major phase 3 projects. After 13 years at Pfizer and working in all phases of development, from phase 1 to phase 4, Gemma then moved to Takeda R &D in London where she worked on later phase projects, focussing on close liaison with other departments within the organisation. In 2012 Gemma left Takeda to work for a statistical training and consultancy firm, Qi Statistics Ltd, where training of non-statisticians and explaining statistical concepts to non-scientific audiences is key. Gemma has a broad interest in the application of statistics and is an experienced trainer to all types of audience, specialising in translating technical concepts into everyday English.
Course runs from: 09:45 – 17:00 (registration from 9:15)
Registration
Please register online atwww.psiweb.org and click on Events; payment now available online.
Registration costs (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registration before 13th October 2017
£425 plus vat
Registration on or after 13th October 2017
£495 plus vat
Registration is now closed.
PSI aims to be fully inclusive and endeavours to accommodate delegates with disabilities wherever possible. Please help us to help you by letting us know if you require additional facilities or have any special requirements. Please contact us on +44 (0)1730 715 235 or at PSI@mci-group.com for further information.
Webinars
Statistics Fundamentals for Clinical Trials for Non-Statisticians (or ‘How to speak stats in a day!’)
Address: Premier Meetings Reading Central, Letcombe Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HN, United Kingdom
Presented by
Gemma Hodgson (Qi Statistics Ltd)
This basic but wide-ranging course covers techniques for investigating, visualising and performing basic statistical techniques on data sets typical to industry settings. There are many basic concepts that need to be understood before statistics can be used to its full potential to give useful and informative answers. This course ensures that these concepts are understood in a non-technical way and then demonstrated using data examples.
Mathematical details are kept to a necessary minimum and we focus on the interpretation of statistical output and illustrate applications with data from dummy clinical trials or published data. The objective of the course is not to teach you how to become a statistician, but to help you work with statisticians and get the maximum value from statistical output.
The course will consist of lectures, practical examples and discussions. There will not be any computer exercises.
Target Audience:
This is a 1-day course, aimed to introduce statistics to people who work on Clinical Trials, but who are not Statisticians. No previous knowledge of Statistics is assumed as we start right at the beginning with the basics. Many practical examples are given and the emphasis is on application and understanding rather than the equations and the technical background.
The basics of statistics are discussed to give background and a common base to start from and the applications and use of statistics in drug development is then discussed. The role of the statistician and their ability to help with decision making is also discussed.
It also serves as a useful refresher course to those who once studied statistics as part of a college course.
The following key topics will be addressed:
1. Types of Data
2. Measures of location and variability
3. Basic Inference
4. Power calculations and Sample Sizing
5. Design Issues
For more information on specific topics, please contact the presenter direct on gemma@qistatistics.co.uk
Gemma Hodgson has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. After receiving her first degree from Imperial College (Maths with Statistics) and then an MSc in Medical Statistics from London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine, Gemma began her career at Pfizer in Sandwich working in experienced global teams on major phase 3 projects. After 13 years at Pfizer and working in all phases of development, from phase 1 to phase 4, Gemma then moved to Takeda R &D in London where she worked on later phase projects, focussing on close liaison with other departments within the organisation. In 2012 Gemma left Takeda to work for a statistical training and consultancy firm, Qi Statistics Ltd, where training of non-statisticians and explaining statistical concepts to non-scientific audiences is key. Gemma has a broad interest in the application of statistics and is an experienced trainer to all types of audience, specialising in translating technical concepts into everyday English.
Course runs from: 09:45 – 17:00 (registration from 9:15)
Registration
Please register online atwww.psiweb.org and click on Events; payment now available online.
Registration costs (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registration before 13th October 2017
£425 plus vat
Registration on or after 13th October 2017
£495 plus vat
Registration is now closed.
PSI aims to be fully inclusive and endeavours to accommodate delegates with disabilities wherever possible. Please help us to help you by letting us know if you require additional facilities or have any special requirements. Please contact us on +44 (0)1730 715 235 or at PSI@mci-group.com for further information.
Careers Meetings
Statistics Fundamentals for Clinical Trials for Non-Statisticians (or ‘How to speak stats in a day!’)
Address: Premier Meetings Reading Central, Letcombe Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HN, United Kingdom
Presented by
Gemma Hodgson (Qi Statistics Ltd)
This basic but wide-ranging course covers techniques for investigating, visualising and performing basic statistical techniques on data sets typical to industry settings. There are many basic concepts that need to be understood before statistics can be used to its full potential to give useful and informative answers. This course ensures that these concepts are understood in a non-technical way and then demonstrated using data examples.
Mathematical details are kept to a necessary minimum and we focus on the interpretation of statistical output and illustrate applications with data from dummy clinical trials or published data. The objective of the course is not to teach you how to become a statistician, but to help you work with statisticians and get the maximum value from statistical output.
The course will consist of lectures, practical examples and discussions. There will not be any computer exercises.
Target Audience:
This is a 1-day course, aimed to introduce statistics to people who work on Clinical Trials, but who are not Statisticians. No previous knowledge of Statistics is assumed as we start right at the beginning with the basics. Many practical examples are given and the emphasis is on application and understanding rather than the equations and the technical background.
The basics of statistics are discussed to give background and a common base to start from and the applications and use of statistics in drug development is then discussed. The role of the statistician and their ability to help with decision making is also discussed.
It also serves as a useful refresher course to those who once studied statistics as part of a college course.
The following key topics will be addressed:
1. Types of Data
2. Measures of location and variability
3. Basic Inference
4. Power calculations and Sample Sizing
5. Design Issues
For more information on specific topics, please contact the presenter direct on gemma@qistatistics.co.uk
Gemma Hodgson has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. After receiving her first degree from Imperial College (Maths with Statistics) and then an MSc in Medical Statistics from London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine, Gemma began her career at Pfizer in Sandwich working in experienced global teams on major phase 3 projects. After 13 years at Pfizer and working in all phases of development, from phase 1 to phase 4, Gemma then moved to Takeda R &D in London where she worked on later phase projects, focussing on close liaison with other departments within the organisation. In 2012 Gemma left Takeda to work for a statistical training and consultancy firm, Qi Statistics Ltd, where training of non-statisticians and explaining statistical concepts to non-scientific audiences is key. Gemma has a broad interest in the application of statistics and is an experienced trainer to all types of audience, specialising in translating technical concepts into everyday English.
Course runs from: 09:45 – 17:00 (registration from 9:15)
Registration
Please register online atwww.psiweb.org and click on Events; payment now available online.
Registration costs (includes lunch and refreshments)
Registration before 13th October 2017
£425 plus vat
Registration on or after 13th October 2017
£495 plus vat
Registration is now closed.
PSI aims to be fully inclusive and endeavours to accommodate delegates with disabilities wherever possible. Please help us to help you by letting us know if you require additional facilities or have any special requirements. Please contact us on +44 (0)1730 715 235 or at PSI@mci-group.com for further information.
Upcoming Events
PSI Training Course: Regulatory Guidelines for Statisticians
Dates: Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd October 2024
This 2-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory guidelines affecting statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry, including the latest updates in the field. The course will cover key International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines and other key regional regulatory agency documents.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Pre-Clinical SIG Webinar: Efficient R&D: SVEM and Advanced DOE in Preclinical Toxicity Testing
Date: Tuesday 8th October 2024
This 1-hour webinar will be an opportunity to hear how JMP have been influential in the toxicity testing of an oncology formulation in a pre-clinical setting. At the end of the presentation there will also be the opportunity to ask questions.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Visualisation SIG 'Wonderful Wednesday' Webinars
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.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Small Populations & RWD SIG Webinar: Harnessing Real-World Data (RWD) in clinical trials for small populations and rare diseases
Date: Thursday 17th October 2024
In this webinar we will review the range of statistical methodologies used to harness the potential of Real-World Data (RWD) in clinical development, particularly in the context of rare diseases and small populations like paediatrics. The session will include theoretical understanding and practical case studies, with a special focus on Bayesian methods and causal inference.
Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
In this event, we’ll start with a general introduction to hierarchical composite endpoints and an overview of common analysis methods including win ratio, win odds, and net benefit. Then, the practical considerations will be illustrated through case studies from clinical trials in heart failure and chronic kidney disease. We conclude with a discussion and a Q&A.
PSI Training Course: Introduction to Bayesian Methods
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.
Joint PSI/EFSPI Pre-Clinical SIG Webinar: Virtual Control Groups in Toxicity Studies
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: 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.
PSI Introduction to Industry Training (ITIT) Course - 2024/2025
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.
Senior Medical Statistician & Statistical Programmer
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).