PAGIN 5th Workshop on Population Pharmacokinetics using NONMEM

*PAGIN 5th Workshop on Population Pharmacokinetics using NONMEM* The Population Approach Group of India (PAGIN, www.pagin.org) is pleased to announce the 5th “Introductory workshop on data analysis using NONMEM”. This three-day course will be held *from July 23 to July 25* at the *PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore, India*. * * *Workshop* The hands-on workshop provides an introduction to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data analysis using NONMEM, and comprises both lectures and computer sessions. Additionally, participants will have the possibility to present and discuss their work during a poster session. 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. This course can be taken by beginners with no previous experience of NONMEM, but we also welcome those who have limited past experience and wish to expand their knowledge base, since the present course will also cover some intermediate level components. Additionally, introductions to the PsN toolkit for NONMEM and the Pirana modelling environment will be covered. *PAGIN* PAGIN is a non-profit group in India, devoted to the sharing and increase in knowledge and skills using the population approach and pharmacometrics. PAGIN conducts annual workshops, and has held four workshops so far. These were received well and appreciated by the NONMEM learning community in India. * * *Course faculty* The course will be taught by a group of young and dynamic faculty experienced in the area of pharmacometrics: - Coen van Hasselt, Research scholar, Netherlands Cancer Institute, The Netherlands - Martin Johnson, Research Scholar, University of Groningen, The Netherlands - Surulivel Rajan Mallayasamy, Assistant Professor, Manipal University. * * *Registration and fees* The course has been restricted to 30 participants, so please register quickly to avoid disappointment. Registration forms are available at the website. - Students: Rs. 2500* - Academic Faculty: Rs. 4000* - Industry: Rs. 17500 DD should be taken in the name of ‘PAGIN’ payable at Coimbatore. * Please provide proof from your Head of Institution. *Further information* For more information please refer to the PAGIN website http://www.pagin.org, or use the contact details below for specific questions. PAGIN President: Dr .S. Ramalingam, Principal, PSG IMSR, Tel. +91-422 - 2570170 -ext: 5802 PAGIN Secretary: Dr. M. Surulivel Rajan, Tel. +91- 9886921414, Email. msvragavrajan Best regards, Surulivel Rajan Mallayasamy, Secretary, PAGIN