Pre Symposium Biostatistics Workshop (28 & 29 July)
Pre-Symposium Biostatistics Workshop on Advanced and Innovative Clinical Trial Designs
Please note:
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On 28-29 July 2026, there are two concurrent Pre-Symposium Workshops - Biostatistics as well as Health Technology Assessment.
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Availability for this Pre-Symposium Workshop is limited to 30 pax and registration will close once capacity is reached.
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Delegates who sign up for pre-symposium workshop will also enjoy complimentary access to the Main Symposium.
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CME and CPE (for nurses only) will be applicable for participants. More information will be released when closer to date.
This workshop, titled Advanced and Innovative Clinical Trial Designs, provides a comprehensive and practice-oriented introduction to the evolving landscape of clinical research methodology. With a specific focus on moving beyond traditional randomized controlled trials, this course explores advanced and adaptive strategies designed to improve trial efficiency, ethical standards, and statistical power.
Designed as a pre-symposium short course for the SCRI Clinical Trials Symposium 2026, the workshop aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of the entire research lifecycle from the logic of early-phase dose-finding to the intricacies of late-stage cluster and stepped-wedge designs. Participants will gain up-to-date insights into precision medicine trials and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research. The curriculum is structured to bridge the gap between theoretical statistical concepts and practical application in real-world clinical settings.
The course is tailored for:
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Clinical Researchers and Investigators seeking to expand their portfolio with more efficient, adaptive, or patient-centric trial designs.
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Biostatisticians and Data Scientists wishing to update their methodological toolkit with a variety of techniques in sample size estimation, interim analysis, and AI applications.
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Pharmaceutical and Biotech Professionals engaged in drug development who need to optimize early-phase strategies (First-in-human, Phase I) and precision trial designs.
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Regulatory and Review Board Members who want to appreciate the scientific validity and ethical considerations of innovative, non-traditional trial designs.
The workshop is best suited for individuals with basic knowledge of clinical trial principles, fundamental biostatistics, and an interest in the practical implementation of novel research methodologies.
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Pre-Symposium Biostatistics Workshop Day 1 (28 July 2026) |
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09:00 - 10:15 |
The Research Lifecycle: From Logic to Evidence Generation |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
Morning Break |
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10:30 - 12:00 |
Early-Phase Innovations: Modern Dose-Finding & Phase I Strategies |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 - 14:30 |
Adaptive Designs: Enhancing Flexibility and Efficiency |
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14:30 - 14:45 |
Afternoon Break 1 |
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14:45 - 16:00 |
Precision Medicine: Basket, Umbrella, and Platform Trials |
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16:00 - 16:15 |
Afternoon Break 2 |
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16:15 - 17:00 |
Strategic Monitoring: Designing Trials with Interim Analyses |
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17:00 - 17:30 |
Q & A |
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Pre-Symposium Biostatistics Workshop Day 2 (29 July 2026) |
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Programme |
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09:00 - 10:30 |
Power and Precision: Sample Size Estimation and Re-estimation |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Morning Break |
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10:45 - 12:00 |
The Digital Frontier: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Clinical Trials |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
Maximizing Efficiency: Crossover Trial Designs |
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14:00 - 14:15 |
Afternoon Break 1 |
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14:15 - 15:45 |
Pragmatic Designs: Cluster Randomized and Stepped-Wedge Trials |
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15:45 - 16:00 |
Afternoon Break 2 |
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16:00 - 17:00 |
Special Topics in Randomization: The Zelen Design |
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17:00 - 17:30 |
Q & A |
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** Programme is subjected to changes without prior notification from the organiser