GlaxoSmithKline Award and Seminar

 

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

25 UNA, Room 105

4:00-5:30

 

4:00          Presentation of 2011 GSK Scholar Award to Jesse Adams

4:05           Seminar: Statistical Experiences in a Pharmaceutical Company

 

JoAnn Coleman , GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals

This presentation will cover early-stage drug discovery through clinical trials, and comment on the statistical methodologies used at each stage.  The talk will also briefly cover statistical issues needed to address the many types of responses that are becoming increasingly available due to modern technological platforms such as: genomics, blood chemistry measurements, telemetry, imaging, etc.  In conclusion, this presentation will wrap up with a brief overview of what business and consulting skills are expected of a statistician consulting in a major pharmaceutical company.  Following the talk, there will be an opportunity for students to speak informally with Ms. Coleman..

 

Student Internship Presentations

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

25 UNA, Room 105

3:00-5:30

3:00  Tim Royer                         IMS Health Services
3:15  Li Zhang                            Merck
3:30  Jun Zhang                          Q-Squared Business Intelligence
3:45  James Shaffer                    Axio Research
4:00  Dominique Williams           Drexel Biostatistics Center
4:15  Wei Wang                         Endo
4:30  Mike Briggs                      Theorem Clinical
4:45  Derrick Alverez                 Philadelphia Federal Reserve
5:00  Olajide Ogunsola               247 RealMedia, Inc.
                                     
 
5:15  Informal discussion with student interns.

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