Event: DIA Training Workshop - Understanding the Statistical Thinking in Clinical Research for Drug Development
Dates: May 11-12, 2009
Venue: Hotel Equatorial, Shanghai, China
Contact: Ms. Stephanie Liu
Tel: +86-10-59231109
Fax: +86-10-59231090
Email: stephanie.liu@diachina.org

About the Workshop

Built on an overview of fundamental statistical concepts, this 2-day training workshop is designed as an in-depth, practical, basic- to intermediate-level introduction to selected clinical research designs and statistical methodologies, for drug research and development professionals who have regular exposure to statistics either through studies or professional experience.  This workshop introduces the essentials of statistical principles and emphasizes their application to clinical investigation to help participants understand the statistical thinking in these clinical trial designs and analyses.  This workshop will specifically focus on oncology trials and non-inferiority/equivalence designs.

Who will attend

This workshop will particularly benefit professionals who must understand and work with statistical concepts related to clinical research and development, including but not be limited to:

- Clinical research operations
- Clinical science
- Regulatory affairs
- Project management
- Data management and biostatistics

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:

- Apprehend basic statistical concepts and practical aspects discussed in this workshop
- Recognize critical statistical issues in design and analysis of oncology trials
- Understand how to establish non-inferiority or equivalence
- Work closely with statistical professionals

DIA Workship Shanghai 200905 bilingual.pdf