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JUN 15 2023
Webinar

Propensity Score Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology Research

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST) | Online

Join leading experts as they discuss advanced applications of propensity score methods in drug safety studies. The webinar will cover recent innovations in matching, weighting, and stratification techniques, with practical examples using real-world data. The session will include a live Q&A with speakers.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Robert Johnson, Harvard Medical School
  • Dr. Elizabeth Wong, University of Toronto
  • Dr. Michael Chen, FDA Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology
JUL 22 2023
Workshop

Workshop: Real-World Data Analysis Techniques

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) | Boston, MA

A hands-on workshop covering the latest techniques for analyzing real-world data in pharmaceutical research. Participants will learn practical approaches for handling common challenges in observational data, including missing values, measurement error, and time-varying confounding. The workshop includes interactive sessions with sample datasets and programming exercises in R and SAS.

Schedule Highlights:

  • 9:00 - 10:30: Introduction to RWD sources and their characteristics
  • 10:45 - 12:15: Data quality assessment and preprocessing
  • 13:15 - 14:45: Advanced analytical methods for causal inference
  • 15:00 - 16:30: Case studies and hands-on exercises
  • 16:30 - 17:00: Q&A and closing remarks
AUG 23 2023
Conference

39th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management (ICPE)

August 23-27, 2023 | Copenhagen, Denmark

The annual ICPE conference brings together leading researchers, regulators, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in pharmacoepidemiology and therapeutic risk management. This premier event features plenary sessions, workshops, symposia, and poster presentations covering a wide range of topics in the field.

Conference Highlights:

  • Pre-conference courses and workshops (August 21-22)
  • Opening plenary: "The Future of Real-World Evidence in Regulatory Decision Making"
  • Special symposium on COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance
  • Networking opportunities with global experts
  • Exhibition featuring the latest tools and services for pharmacoepidemiology research
SEP 14 2023
Symposium

Advanced Methods Symposium: Causal Inference in Asian Databases

September 14-15, 2023 | Seoul, South Korea

This specialized symposium focuses on methodological challenges and innovations in conducting pharmacoepidemiological research using Asian healthcare databases. The event will address unique characteristics of data sources from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, and other Asian countries, with emphasis on approaches for valid causal inference in these contexts.

Key Topics:

  • Characteristics and limitations of Asian claims and EHR databases
  • Validation studies and approaches to outcome misclassification
  • Cultural and healthcare system factors affecting medication utilization
  • Cross-national studies and data harmonization
  • Regulatory perspectives on RWE from Asian data sources
OCT 2 2023
Course

Certificate Program: Foundations of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety

October 2 - November 6, 2023 (6 weeks) | Online

A comprehensive online certificate program covering the principles and practices of pharmacovigilance and drug safety. Designed for professionals in pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, and healthcare organizations, the course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills applicable to contemporary pharmacovigilance activities.

Curriculum:

  • Module 1: Regulatory Framework for Pharmacovigilance
  • Module 2: Pharmacovigilance System Master File and Quality Management
  • Module 3: Signal Detection and Management
  • Module 4: Risk Management Plans and Risk Minimization
  • Module 5: Benefit-Risk Assessment
  • Module 6: Pharmacovigilance Inspections and Audits

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APR 20 2023
Webinar

Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacoepidemiology: Applications and Limitations

Hosted Online

This webinar explored current and potential applications of AI and machine learning in pharmacoepidemiological research, including automated outcome detection, confounder selection, and prediction modeling. Experts discussed both the promise and methodological challenges of these approaches.

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MAR 15 2023
Workshop

Target Trial Emulation Workshop

Boston, MA

This hands-on workshop focused on the principles and implementation of target trial emulation in pharmacoepidemiological studies. Participants learned how to frame research questions in terms of the components of a hypothetical randomized trial and how to implement appropriate design and analytical strategies.

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AUG 24 2022
Conference

38th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management (ICPE)

Copenhagen, Denmark

The 38th ICPE conference brought together over 1,000 researchers, regulators, and industry professionals to discuss cutting-edge research and methodological advances in pharmacoepidemiology. The conference featured keynote presentations, workshops, symposia, and poster sessions.

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APR 8 2022
Symposium

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Monitoring: Methodological Considerations

Virtual Event

This symposium addressed the unique methodological challenges in monitoring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, including rapid cycle analysis, background rate estimation, and handling confounding in mass vaccination campaigns. Presentations highlighted approaches implemented by different countries and research networks.

NOV 12 2021
Webinar

New User, Active Comparator Designs: Implementation and Interpretation

Hosted Online

This educational webinar provided practical guidance on implementing new user, active comparator study designs in pharmacoepidemiological research. Topics included defining the index date, selecting appropriate comparators, and handling treatment switching and discontinuation.

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