Over two years, the Applied Pharmacometrics Training (APT) program has nurtured several cohorts of talented pharmacometricians through its comprehensive 3-6 month virtual program, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to conduct regulatory-quality pharmacometrics analyses and reports.
Recently, several participants from the program were selected to attend the Population Approach Group Europe (PAGE) 2023 conference in A Coruña, Spain. This event brought together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals from the pharmacometrics field, providing an invaluable opportunity for the APT fellows to engage in cutting-edge discussions, gain exposure to the latest research, and network with key stakeholders in the industry.
“It was inspiring to see the 2023 scientists shifting perspective and growing into solving real life problems with applied pharmacometrics”
Samer Mouksassi
During the conference, the APT participants showcased what they learned about applied pharmacometrics by presenting scientific posters, each highlighting global and locally-relevant contributions to the field of pharmacometrics. With a broad complement of support from not only the program leaders (Pharmacometrics Africa and Certara) but also industry experts supporting their work, the posters captured the attention of the PAGE community. The immersion program provided these participants with a unique platform to demonstrate their proficiency and expertise, helping them learn and demonstrate critical skills in presenting scientific research to the broader pharmacometric community.
As they navigated through the conference’s numerous sessions and workshops, the APT fellows had the chance to engage in stimulating discussions, receive constructive feedback from subject matter experts, and collaborate with fellow researchers. This experience further honed their analytical acumen and exposed them to diverse perspectives within the field. Upon the conclusion of the conference, the APT participants returned to their program with newfound inspiration, ready to embark on the final leg of their journey—concluding their data analysis projects under the close supervision of the program management team with the ultimate goal of producing publishable research units that will contribute to the advancement of pharmacometrics in Africa and beyond.
“We worked hard and played hard at the PAGE meeting, learning from inspiring invited scientists like Dan Hartmann (BMGF, US), Matt Fiddler (Novartis, US) and Steve Duffull (Certara, NZ) – while also enjoying the fine Spanish cuisine”
Colin Pillai
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing their posters right here on our blog as well as introducing you to the fellows themselves. Stay tuned!
Interested in the program?
The call for applications for the next cohort will go out in Q4 2023. Please contact us directly if you are interested in being a project sponsor or register your interest to be a participant by sending an email to info@pmxafrica.org