Karl Peace—longtime ASA member, mentor, and philanthropist—was recognized recently by Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia Foundation for his exceptional contributions.
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The Evolving Role of Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Leveraging Advanced Statistical Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
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.
Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistics Workshop Pushes Boundaries
Under the theme “Driving Smarter Decisions: Data, AI, and Statistics,” leaders from industry and academia explored how AI and statistical innovation are transforming drug development, clinical research, and health care decision-making during the workshop.
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.
Sonia Thomas
Sonia Thomas’s journey into biostatistics began at the University of North Carolina, where a flier in a math class piqued her interest.
My ASA Story: Robert Tumasian III, Biostatistics PhD Candidate
Robert Tumasian III studies the intersection of mathematics and biomedical science: biostatistics!
BBSW 2020 Finds New Ways to Collaborate Virtually
While the pandemic prevented a face-to-face event in 2020, the Bay Area Biotech-Pharma Statistical Workshop held two virtual symposiums—both related to COVID-19.
To Get a PhD or Not to Get a PhD? Part 3
The ASA Committee on Applied Statisticians is giving you the experiences of four statisticians who took different paths after their master’s degrees. This month, Allison Florance explains why she found a master’s degree to be right for her.
Sisters Collaborate on Book for Students Interested in Pharmaceutical Industry
ASA members and sisters Olga V. Marchenko and Natallia V. Katenka answer questions about the book they co-edited, Quantitative Methods in Pharmaceutical Research and Development: Concepts and Application.
Pharma Executive Offers Thoughts About COVID-19
Dr. Amrit Ray, global president, R&D and Medical, Upjohn Division, Pfizer Inc., offers his thoughts about the COVID-19 pandemic and how to best protect yourself and your family.