Announcement of PAGIN workshop, 2010

We are pleased to announce the “Workshop on data analysis using NONMEM” organized by Population Approach Group of India (PAGIN). PAGIN is a non-profit group in India, devoted to sharing and furthering knowledge and skills in Population based data analysis. PAGIN conducted annual workshops for the past two years which were received well and appreciated by the NONMEM learning community in India. PAGIN is hosting its third training course, "An introductory workshop on data analysis using NONMEM from 10 - 12th May 2010 and registration is now open. Please log onto http://psgimsr.in/pagin.html for further details. For the first time PAGIN is organizing a Half day Conference on Population approach with invited lectures and paper presentations by researchers. Abstracts are invited for the same. This is to be held on 12th May, 2010. *Workshop Theme: * The hands on workshop will teach participants how to analyze pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data using NONMEM VI. This is an introductory course designed for participants with no previous experience of NONMEM, although we welcome those who have limited experience and wish to expand their knowledge base. *Course faculty:* The course will be taught by the following highly accomplished, internationally renowned and friendly volunteers. · Bruce Green, Director, Model Answers, Australia. · Glynn Morrish, Director Goodness of Fit Pvt Ltd, Australia The course will be run over 2.5 days comprising of lectures and hands- on computer sessions. Each participant will be allocated a computer during the hands on sessions to maximize their learning experience. Sessions will be interactive and problem-based using real datasets. The course has been restricted to 30 places so please register quickly to avoid disappointment. *Work shop and the Conference will be held at: * PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Pin : 641 004 Ph : +91 - 422 - 2570 170 - Extension : 5802 Fax : +91 - 422 - 2594 400 E-mail : psgpagin_at_gmail.com * * *Course fees:* 1. Student : INR 2000* 2. Academic Faculty : INR 4000* 3. Industry : INR 15000 * Please provide proof from your Head of Institution Please log onto the website http://psgimsr.in/pagin.html or contact Dr .S Ramalingam , Principal, PSG IMSR, Coimbatore, at 0422 - 2570170 -ext: 5802 We acknowledge with gratitude the academic volunteerism of the course - faculty, and the support of ICON and *Model Answers.* Regards Surulivel Rajan.M ( On behalf of the PAGIN Organizing Committee)