[NMusers] NEW Spring/Summer Metrum Institute Training: Basic Population PKPD & Bayesian PKPD Modeling for Continuous and Odd-Type Data

[apologies for duplicate postings]

Metrum Institute spring/summer 2008 training course offerings include =

three intensive, hands-on, courses. Two of these courses are repeat-
performances of popular topics, including essential skills in
population PKPD and Bayesian PKPD modeling methods. The third is a new =

offering focused on Bayesian methods for analyzing odd-type PD data:

MI210: Essentials of Population PKPD Modeling & Simulation, May 19-21, =

Philadelphia, PA
MI250: Introduction to Bayesian PK-PD Modeling & Simulation, July
16-18, Bar Harbor, ME *
MI255: Exposure-Response Modeling of Categorical, Count and Time-to-
Event Data Using Bayesian and Maximum Likelihood Methods, July 19-21, =

Bar Harbor, ME *
(*Discounted group rate blocks for hotel rooms at the Bar Harbor
courses will be determined by April 1st. Later registrants will not be =

guaranteed group rates.)

Attendance will be limited to 20 participants for each course.
Discounted course fees are available for academics/non-profits.
Please see brief course descriptions below and additional details at: =
http://metruminstitute.org/training/index.html
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Thank you,
Marc

Marc R. Gastonguay, Ph.D.
Scientific Director, Metrum Institute [www.metruminstitute.org]
Direct: 860-670-0744 Main: 860-735-7043
Email: marcg_at_metruminstitute.org




MI210: Essentials of Population PKPD Modeling & Simulation
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MI210 provides an extensive overview of essential topics in population =

pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including: nonlinear-mixed
effects modeling theory and implementation, data formatting
requirements, population model development, model evaluation
techniques, continuous PK-PD models, Monte Carlo simulation, and best =

practices. Instruction combines didactic lectures with hands-on
exercises using R and the NONMEM® software.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic principles, compartmental pharmacokinetic models,
introductory statistics, familiarity with the R or S language.
Applicable MI Courses include: MI120, MI101, MI201, or contact
instructor.

May 19-21, 2008
9:00AM-5:00PM Eastern time
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
register online now at http://metruminstitute.org/training/index.html




MI250: Introduction to Bayesian PK-PD Modeling & Simulation
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MI250 is an intensive, 3-day onsite course that provides an
introduction to Bayesian modeling and the practical use of WinBUGS and =

R for PK-PD applications.

Prerequisites: Experience with PK-PD modeling and some familiarity
with nonlinear regression, mixed effects modeling and R (or S-Plus) is =

requred. Applicable MI courses include: MI 210 and MI212.

July 16-18, 2008 (Wed-Fri)
8:30AM-4:30PM Eastern time
The Harborside
Bar Harbor, ME
register online now at http://metruminstitute.org/training/index.html




MI255: Exposure-Response Modeling of Categorical, Count and Time-to-
Event Data Using Bayesian and Maximum Likelihood Methods
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MI255 provides and introduction to modeling of categorical, count, and =

time-to-event data, and the practical use of NONMEM® and WinBUGS for =

such applications.

Prerequisites: Experience with PK-PD modeling and some familiarity
with nonlinear regression, mixed effects modeling and R (or S-Plus) is =

required. Prior experience with Bayesian modeling using WinBUGS is
desirable but not required. The course includes a short introduction
to Bayesian principles and WinBUGS. Applicable MI courses include:
MI210, MI212 and MI250, or contact instructor.

July 21-23, 2008 (Mon-Wed)
8:30AM-4:30PM Eastern time
The Harborside
Bar Harbor, ME
register online now at http://metruminstitute.org/training/index.html



Received on Tue Mar 25 2008 - 14:55:24 EDT