Workshop Travel Award
Applications are being accepted for a PhD-level biostatistician interested in conducting methodological or collaborative research in radiology/imaging clinical trials to attend a workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona, January
10–16, 2015. The workshop presents an opportunity for a biostatistician to learn the relevant methodology and gain experience collaborating with radiologists and imaging specialists. The award, funded by the Biometrics Section, will cover up to $3,000 in travel costs.
Each year, the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) holds this workshop for faculty members and fellows in radiology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine academic departments. The workshop—which includes a curriculum infused with statistical and methodological concepts and examples—provides hands-on training in the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trials in radiology and imaging through didactic sessions, one-on-one mentoring, small discussion sessions, self-study, and protocol development workgroups.
A group of 20 MD and PhD faculty members (including five PhD biostatisticians) with extensive experience in radiology clinical trials will provide a student to faculty ratio close to 1:1. Attendees will shadow biostatistics faculty members to observe the collaborative process of developing clinical trials in radiology, in addition to learning the methodological aspects of this field.
Eligible applicants will hold a PhD in biostatistics or a related field (e.g., statistics) and have an interest in the design, conduct, and analysis of imaging clinical trials. Interested applicants should email a one-page letter of interest, CV, and letter of support from their department head to Diana Miglioretti at dmiglioretti@ucdavis.edu with “RSNA CTMW Biostatistics” in the subject line. The deadline for receipt of applications is August 15, and announcement of the award will be made by October 1.
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