Edited by Sheng Luo, Biometrics Section Publications Officer
The ASA’s Biometrics Section is accepting applications for a travel award of up to $3,000 to attend a clinical trials methodology workshop for imagers in La Jolla, California, January 9–15, 2016.
The workshop, held by the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), presents an opportunity for PhD-level biostatisticians interested in conducting methodological or collaborative research in radiology/imaging clinical trials to learn the relevant methodology and gain experience collaborating with radiologists and imaging specialists.
The intensive one-week workshop on clinical trial methodology for faculty members and fellows in radiology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine academic departments 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 curriculum infused with statistical and methodological concepts and examples was developed for this workshop, which provides a student to faculty ratio close to 1:1. The biostatistician attendee will shadow biostatistics faculty members to observe the collaborative process of developing clinical trials in radiology, in addition to learning the methodological aspects of the 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. 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. Announcement of the award will be made by October 1.
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