New Metrum Institute Training Courses: Bayesian Methods, R for Pharmacometrics, NONMEM (R) Introductory and Intermediate

Dear NMUSERS: A few openings remain for upcoming pharmacometrics training courses at Metrum Institute* (see http://metruminstitute.org/training.html for registration and complete course outlines): Introduction to Bayesian PK-PD Modeling and Simulation This 3-day on-site course provides an introduction to Bayesian modeling and the practical use of WinBUGS and R for PK-PD applications. Prerequisite Experience with PK-PD modeling, as well as some familiarity with nonlinear regression, mixed-effects modeling, and R (or S-Plus) is required. Dates: June 6 - 8, 2007 Location: Tariffville, CT Population PK-PD Modeling & Simulation Series Part One: Basic Concepts and Skills with NONMEM® The first part of this series offers an introduction to nonlinear regression and nonlinear mixed effects models. Topics include the maximum likelihood method for individual and population models, implementation of these methods in NONMEM®, data requirements and format for NM-TRAN, individual and population PK modeling and analysis of covariate effects. Hands-on examples are used to illustrate each of these topics. Prerequisite Introduction to R course (below) or equivalent experience/proficiency A basic understanding of PK, PD models, and some experience with linear/nonlinear regression is recommended. Dates: June 11 -12, 2007 Location: Tariffville, CT Part Two: Intermediate Continuous & Categorical PK-PD Topics The second part of our modeling and simulation series focuses on PK- PD relationships and the simultaneous analysis of multiple endpoints, including direct and indirect continuous PK-PD models, parent- metabolite and parent-metabolite urine data analysis, and models for categorical PD endpoints. Prerequisite Completion of Part One: Basic Concepts and Skills with NONMEM® (see above) or equivalent work-related experience/proficiency with NONMEM® and R or (S-PLUS). Dates: May 8 - July 18, 2007 Location: live webcast Part Three: Simulation, Model Evaluation, & Various Topics The third part of our modeling and simulation series covers simulation, from simple population PK to more complex clinical trial simulations. Other topics include: model evaluation, inter-occasion variability, mixture models, population PK study design, regulatory guidance and best practices. Prerequisite Completion of Part One: Basic Concepts and Skills with NONMEM® (see above) or equivalent work-related experience/proficiency with NONMEM® and R or (S-PLUS). Dates: September 4 - December 12, 2007 Location: live webcast Introduction to R for Pharmacometrics This course is a prerequisite to our introductory PK-PD modeling and simulation course, Basic Concepts and Skills with NONMEM©. This course may also be taken by itself as an orientation to the R environment. Introduction to R is structured as two lectures and two lab sessions, conducted live via webcast. Each participant will receive electronic documentation, including lecture notes, datasets, script codes, etc. as well as instructions on how to access the webcast. Dates: April 30 - May 11, 2007 (Mon/Fri) May 14 - May 25, 2007 (Mon/Fri) Location: live webcast NONMEM® is licensed and distributed by ICON Development Solutions. *Proceeds from Metrum Institute training courses are used to support Metrum Institute academic research collaborations, training of students/fellows, methods research and open-source tools development. http://metruminstitute.org/training.html Marc R. Gastonguay, Ph.D. Scientific Director, Metrum Institute [www.metruminstitute.org] President & CEO, Metrum Research Group LLC [www.metrumrg.com] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Direct: +1.860.670.0744 Main: +1.860.735.7043