Pharmaceutical statisticians have come a long way over the past half century, evolving from backroom number-crunchers to essential contributors across the entire drug development spectrum. Haoda Fu and Amy Xia discuss where the field may be headed.
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Statisticians’ Future in the Pharmaceutical Industry: From Data Analysts to Strategic Partners
Today’s statisticians are stepping more into the spotlight, helping shape actual decisions that drive drug development forward—from early discovery through regulatory hurdles and beyond.
Katherine L. Monti
Katherine L. Monti’s life has been shaped by variability and a love for mathematics. Born in Chicago and raised in multiple locations, Monti developed an early interest in math. During college summers, she worked for The University of North Carolina Department of Biostatistics, where her work with programming and statistical analysis sparked her interest in biostatistics. Despite initially resisting the idea, Monti eventually earned a PhD in biostatistics from UNC. Her career spanned teaching, industry, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals, and she became known for her humorous and educational in-house newsletters. Monti’s persistence in challenging assumptions led to key successes in pharma. She also made significant contributions to the ASA, serving in several leadership roles. Now retired, Monti reflects on a fulfilling career that perfectly matched her passion for statistics and education.
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BASS Goes Virtual
The 27th meeting of the Biopharmaceutical Applied Statistics Symposium (BASS XXVII) will be held virtually September 9–10.
Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistics Workshop a Great Venue for Learning, Networking
More than 250 statisticians and their colleagues gathered in Silicon Valley November 5–6, 2018, to attend the Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistics Workshop and discuss cutting-edge statistical methodologies and best practices.
Abstracts Wanted for 2017 Nonparametrics Conference
A 2017 conference on nonparametrics in modern biomedical and clinical sciences is accepting abstracts until January 15, 2017.