Based on the success of the Uppsala Pharmacometrics Summer School, the
Pharmacometrics group at the University of Minnesota is planning a two-week
summer school.
DATES: July 15-26, 2019
LOCATION: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TARGET AUDIENCE: The course is intended for PhD students and post-doctoral
trainees.
PREREQUISITES: Previous experience conducting population-based analyses;
experience with R is highly desirable. The registrant will also need to
bring a laptop with functioning NLME software.
TOPICS: A variety of topics will be covered that are often beyond what can
be presented in an introductory course or workshop. Topics will include
simulation with mrgsolve; estimating parameter precision; incorporating
between occasion variability; mixture modeling; visual predictive checks;
and introductions to modeling biologics; covariate modeling strategies; and
approaches to PK/PD modeling.
FORMAT: The format will consist of lectures, hands-on sessions, group work,
and presentations, with a focus on a basic understanding of the topic,
implementation of appropriate code, and interpretation of results.
FEE: There will be no charge for the program but students are responsible
for their own transportation, food, and lodging.
LIMIT TO ENROLLMENT: 20 registrants.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday March 29, 2019. We expect to have
acceptances to the program announced by May 1, 2019.
LINK TO APPLICATION FORM: https://goo.gl/forms/c8G5YR8Y4Eog5lDR2
HOUSING: A block of rooms at a University of Minnesota dormitory (single-
or double-occupancy) will be reserved. Other campus housing options include
The Graduate Hotel ( https://www.graduatehotels.com/minneapolis/
https://www.google.com/url?q= https://www.graduatehotels.com/minneapolis/&sa=D&ust=1551316883326000&usg=AFQjCNHOh0BM4klpl7uzp1FIXLi_rJ5ojQ)
and the Days Inn (
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/minneapolis-minnesota/days-inn-hotel-university-ave-se/overview?CID=LC:DI:20160927:RIO:Local:SM-diwnct
https://www.google.com/url?q= https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/minneapolis-minnesota/days-inn-hotel-university-ave-se/overview?CID%3DLC:DI:20160927:RIO:Local:SM-diwnct&sa=D&ust=1551316883326000&usg=AFQjCNHkirmoYdQ1Jr4RHi9GpTPTbbvfPg
).
MORE INFORMATION: Contact Dick Brundage at [email protected]; 612-624-3115
MPSS Planning Committee:
Mahmoud Al-Kofahi
Kyle Baron
Al Berg
Dick Brundage
Samuel Callisto
Ashwin Karanam
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Richard C. Brundage, PharmD, PhD, FISoP, FCP
Professor, Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology
Distinguished University Teaching Professor
University of Minnesota
717 Delaware St SE; Room 464
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-624-3115