The Applied Biostatistics Association (TABA) invites you to a seminar, light supper & conversation:
Topic: Role of biomarkers in drug development
Presenter: Kasra Yousefi, Hoffmann-La Roche Limited, Mississauga, Canada
Kasra is a statistical scientist at Roche Mississauga supporting various hematology studies primarily in the Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma disease setting. Prior to joining Roche, Kasra led the statistical efforts, clinical validation and commercialization of the Decipher genomic classifier test for prostate cancer patients and managed a small team of statisticians and programmers while at GenomeDx Biosciences. During his free time, Kasra enjoys hiking and running along Lake Ontario.
Abstract:
The goal of this presentation is to explain how biomarkers can help us in tailoring the right treatment to the right patient in an era of precision medicine. An overview of diagnostic, prognostic and predictive biomarkers will be provided. We will discuss how to distinguish between prognostic and predictive biomarkers based on available clinical results and formal statistical tests. Finally, validation metrics and approaches that would lead to commercialization of biomarker tests will be discussed with practical examples.
When: Monday April 1, 2019
6-7 pm seminar (free, but please register if you can)
7 pm light meal & conversation (optional, $15 regular, 5$ students, registration required)
Where: Room 7-605, Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Toronto
To attend, please RSVP by or on Wednesday March 27:
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Lorinda Simms
Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
3650 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON
M1N 2E8Thank you,
TABA Executive