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Last week we enjoyed @vcornelius.bsky.social Inaugural lecture!
Under pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes - covering traditional trials to Bayesian, adaptive, and decentralised approaches.
If you missed it - you can watch the full recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpej...
Under pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes - covering traditional trials to Bayesian, adaptive, and decentralised approaches.
If you missed it - you can watch the full recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpej...
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Last week we enjoyed @vcornelius.bsky.social Inaugural lecture!
Under pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes - covering traditional trials to Bayesian, adaptive, and decentralised approaches.
If you missed it - you can watch the full recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpej...
Under pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes - covering traditional trials to Bayesian, adaptive, and decentralised approaches.
If you missed it - you can watch the full recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpej...
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Join us this evening to celebrate Prof Victoria Cornelius, Director of ICTU. Victoria will be sharing her academic journey through her research looking at examples where innovations in statistical methods have made real changes to clinical trials and the outcomes achieved.
Under pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes
Join us for Professor Victoria Cornelius' inaugural lecture in person or online.
www.imperial.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Join us this evening to celebrate Prof Victoria Cornelius, Director of ICTU. Victoria will be sharing her academic journey through her research looking at examples where innovations in statistical methods have made real changes to clinical trials and the outcomes achieved.
📢 New publication in #Trials led by @suziecro.bsky.social with the HEALTHY STATS public involvement group: Supporting public involvement in defining estimands: a practical tool accessibly explaining the five key attributes of an estimand trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Supporting public involvement in defining estimands: a practical tool accessibly explaining the five key attributes of an estimand - Trials
Background An estimand is a precise description of the treatment effect a trial is aiming to find out. We previously identified that public partners (defined as patients and/or members of the public w...
trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📢 New publication in #Trials led by @suziecro.bsky.social with the HEALTHY STATS public involvement group: Supporting public involvement in defining estimands: a practical tool accessibly explaining the five key attributes of an estimand trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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📢 Interested in a PhD in clinical trials methodology? The Trials Methodology Research Partnership are advertising projects for PhDs starting Oct 2026, in statistics, health economics, epidemiology, social science, and more, hosted at one of 12 UK partner institutions.
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Current Opportunities
We have an iCASE studentship available to start for the 2025/2026 academic year, and applications to our fifth round of recruitment to our DTP to start in October 2026 are now also open. Please see…
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October 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
📢 Interested in a PhD in clinical trials methodology? The Trials Methodology Research Partnership are advertising projects for PhDs starting Oct 2026, in statistics, health economics, epidemiology, social science, and more, hosted at one of 12 UK partner institutions.
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📢 New blog post: www.statsci.co.uk/post/highlig...
One of our NIHR pre-doctoral fellows Xiao Xuan Tan recently attended ISCB 2025 which was packed with cutting-edge statistical research & inspiring keynotes. Read all about her key highlights and takeaways from attending the conference here
One of our NIHR pre-doctoral fellows Xiao Xuan Tan recently attended ISCB 2025 which was packed with cutting-edge statistical research & inspiring keynotes. Read all about her key highlights and takeaways from attending the conference here
Highlights and Reflections from ISCB 2025
This summer, I had the opportunity to attend the 46th Annual Conference of the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics (ISCB) in Basel. It was an incredible week of learning and networking wi...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📢 New blog post: www.statsci.co.uk/post/highlig...
One of our NIHR pre-doctoral fellows Xiao Xuan Tan recently attended ISCB 2025 which was packed with cutting-edge statistical research & inspiring keynotes. Read all about her key highlights and takeaways from attending the conference here
One of our NIHR pre-doctoral fellows Xiao Xuan Tan recently attended ISCB 2025 which was packed with cutting-edge statistical research & inspiring keynotes. Read all about her key highlights and takeaways from attending the conference here
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💡 Have you ever taken part in a clinical trial or thought about it?
We want to hear your views on how health data is collected using technology like apps, wearable devices, and medical records.
🕐 5 mins, anonymous.
imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPIE #ClinicalTrials #DigitalHealth
We want to hear your views on how health data is collected using technology like apps, wearable devices, and medical records.
🕐 5 mins, anonymous.
imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPIE #ClinicalTrials #DigitalHealth
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💡 Have you ever taken part in a clinical trial or thought about it?
We want to hear your views on how health data is collected using technology like apps, wearable devices, and medical records.
🕐 5 mins, anonymous.
imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPIE #ClinicalTrials #DigitalHealth
We want to hear your views on how health data is collected using technology like apps, wearable devices, and medical records.
🕐 5 mins, anonymous.
imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPIE #ClinicalTrials #DigitalHealth
New publication 📢: A Bayesian framework to evaluate non-inferiority in randomised controlled trials of uncommon conditions - Journal of Clinical Epidemiology led by @vcornelius.bsky.social www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
A Bayesian framework to evaluate non-inferiority in randomised controlled trials of uncommon conditions
Non-inferiority (NI) trials typically require larger sample sizes than superiority
comparisons. This is problematic for uncommon conditions where recruitment is restricted.
When a power calculation re...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New publication 📢: A Bayesian framework to evaluate non-inferiority in randomised controlled trials of uncommon conditions - Journal of Clinical Epidemiology led by @vcornelius.bsky.social www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
📢 Chelsea&Westminster Hospital NHS Trust Research Dept. are looking for an enthusiastic & dedicated senior statistician with experience working on drug trials to lead on the statistical work for a small portfolio of sponsored studies.
For details please see here: www.chelwest.nhs.uk/about-us/wor...
For details please see here: www.chelwest.nhs.uk/about-us/wor...
Work with us
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October 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
📢 Chelsea&Westminster Hospital NHS Trust Research Dept. are looking for an enthusiastic & dedicated senior statistician with experience working on drug trials to lead on the statistical work for a small portfolio of sponsored studies.
For details please see here: www.chelwest.nhs.uk/about-us/wor...
For details please see here: www.chelwest.nhs.uk/about-us/wor...
Yesterday we welcomed the new @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social MSc Public Health cohort to the ‘Introduction to Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis’ module co-led by @suziecro.bsky.social and @rachpips.bsky.social - building the foundations of statistics for their future public health careers.
October 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Yesterday we welcomed the new @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social MSc Public Health cohort to the ‘Introduction to Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis’ module co-led by @suziecro.bsky.social and @rachpips.bsky.social - building the foundations of statistics for their future public health careers.
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💬Got 5 mins?
Help improve clinical trials by sharing your thoughts on health data collection.
@anniestats.bsky.social a PhD researcher at Imperial has designed this survey with the help of her public involvement groups.
🔗 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPI #HealthEquity #ResearchVoices
Help improve clinical trials by sharing your thoughts on health data collection.
@anniestats.bsky.social a PhD researcher at Imperial has designed this survey with the help of her public involvement groups.
🔗 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPI #HealthEquity #ResearchVoices
Public Perspectives on Digital Data Collection in Clinical Trials
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October 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
💬Got 5 mins?
Help improve clinical trials by sharing your thoughts on health data collection.
@anniestats.bsky.social a PhD researcher at Imperial has designed this survey with the help of her public involvement groups.
🔗 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPI #HealthEquity #ResearchVoices
Help improve clinical trials by sharing your thoughts on health data collection.
@anniestats.bsky.social a PhD researcher at Imperial has designed this survey with the help of her public involvement groups.
🔗 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#PPI #HealthEquity #ResearchVoices
New publication 📣: Are estimands being correctly used? A review of UK research protocols by Timothy P. Clark, Richard H. Wicentowski, Suzie Cro, Matthew R. Sydes & Brennan C. Kahan trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Are estimands being correctly used? A review of UK research protocols - Trials
Background The use of estimands in clinical trials was formalised with the adoption of the final International Conference on Harmonisation E9 Addendum on Estimands and Sensitivity Analysis in Clinical...
trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
New publication 📣: Are estimands being correctly used? A review of UK research protocols by Timothy P. Clark, Richard H. Wicentowski, Suzie Cro, Matthew R. Sydes & Brennan C. Kahan trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Attending the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics this week?
Don’t miss
@ellievanvogt.bsky.social and Xiao Xuan
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
Don’t miss
@ellievanvogt.bsky.social and Xiao Xuan
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
August 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Attending the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics this week?
Don’t miss
@ellievanvogt.bsky.social and Xiao Xuan
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
Don’t miss
@ellievanvogt.bsky.social and Xiao Xuan
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
Meet Alex Dixon, who is spending his summer experiencing life within ICTUs statistics and trial methodology group and conducting a research project with us as part of an NIHR undergraduate internship
Find out what he has been up to here:
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Find out what he has been up to here:
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August 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Meet Alex Dixon, who is spending his summer experiencing life within ICTUs statistics and trial methodology group and conducting a research project with us as part of an NIHR undergraduate internship
Find out what he has been up to here:
www.statsci.co.uk/news
Find out what he has been up to here:
www.statsci.co.uk/news
🔊We're hiring!
Imperial Clinical Trials Unit are looking for an ambitious senior statistician with experience in clinical trials & design & analysis of adaptive trials to lead a research programme in antimicrobial resistance & data-enabled trials.
Full details: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...
Imperial Clinical Trials Unit are looking for an ambitious senior statistician with experience in clinical trials & design & analysis of adaptive trials to lead a research programme in antimicrobial resistance & data-enabled trials.
Full details: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...
Description
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🔊We're hiring!
Imperial Clinical Trials Unit are looking for an ambitious senior statistician with experience in clinical trials & design & analysis of adaptive trials to lead a research programme in antimicrobial resistance & data-enabled trials.
Full details: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...
Imperial Clinical Trials Unit are looking for an ambitious senior statistician with experience in clinical trials & design & analysis of adaptive trials to lead a research programme in antimicrobial resistance & data-enabled trials.
Full details: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...
Delighted to share registration is open for Professor @vcornelius.bsky.social inaugural lecture -Under pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes- Thursday, 30 October 2025, 17.30-18.30, Imperial College South Kensington/Online. For details & registration: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19688...
August 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Delighted to share registration is open for Professor @vcornelius.bsky.social inaugural lecture -Under pressure: smarter trials for better health outcomes- Thursday, 30 October 2025, 17.30-18.30, Imperial College South Kensington/Online. For details & registration: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19688...
New publication📣: Incorporation of Patient and Public Involvement in Statistical Methodology Research: Summary of Workshop Proceedings - aimed at addressing barriers to meaningful PPI in statistical methodology research. Open access in Statistics in Medicine onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
July 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
New publication📣: Incorporation of Patient and Public Involvement in Statistical Methodology Research: Summary of Workshop Proceedings - aimed at addressing barriers to meaningful PPI in statistical methodology research. Open access in Statistics in Medicine onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The heatwave didn't stop us from dressing up yesterday for the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory theme summer social! Some amazing outfits here, can you guess the characters? #SummerSocial #StatsTeam #Heatwave
July 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The heatwave didn't stop us from dressing up yesterday for the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory theme summer social! Some amazing outfits here, can you guess the characters? #SummerSocial #StatsTeam #Heatwave
Thank you to Yulia Marchenko from StataCorp for sharing some really handy tips for creating programs in Stata, and for the fantastic insight to the suite of Bayes commands! #Stata #Bayesian #Programming
July 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Thank you to Yulia Marchenko from StataCorp for sharing some really handy tips for creating programs in Stata, and for the fantastic insight to the suite of Bayes commands! #Stata #Bayesian #Programming
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Curious about trust in trials?
FREE webinar: 21 July, 3pm UK, exploring what makes research trustworthy.
Hosted by @iasp.bsky.social PRF & supported by the @jclinepi.bsky.social
👥 Speakers are leading trust and integrity researchers and journal editors.
💬 Plus live Q&A!
shorturl.at/FEeMz
FREE webinar: 21 July, 3pm UK, exploring what makes research trustworthy.
Hosted by @iasp.bsky.social PRF & supported by the @jclinepi.bsky.social
👥 Speakers are leading trust and integrity researchers and journal editors.
💬 Plus live Q&A!
shorturl.at/FEeMz
International Association for the Study of Pain: Improving Trust in Clinical Trials
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June 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Curious about trust in trials?
FREE webinar: 21 July, 3pm UK, exploring what makes research trustworthy.
Hosted by @iasp.bsky.social PRF & supported by the @jclinepi.bsky.social
👥 Speakers are leading trust and integrity researchers and journal editors.
💬 Plus live Q&A!
shorturl.at/FEeMz
FREE webinar: 21 July, 3pm UK, exploring what makes research trustworthy.
Hosted by @iasp.bsky.social PRF & supported by the @jclinepi.bsky.social
👥 Speakers are leading trust and integrity researchers and journal editors.
💬 Plus live Q&A!
shorturl.at/FEeMz
Congratulations to @rachpips.bsky.social on her new role as part of the #UKCTUNetwork Statistics Group!
Stephen Bremner & Jo Haviland, joint chairs of the Stats Group, update delegates on recent activities—plus a warm welcome to the group’s new members!
Wonderful to see the group continue to attract people with such a wide range of specialties & interests
#UKCTUNetwork #TrialStatistics #CTUStats2025
Wonderful to see the group continue to attract people with such a wide range of specialties & interests
#UKCTUNetwork #TrialStatistics #CTUStats2025
June 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Congratulations to @rachpips.bsky.social on her new role as part of the #UKCTUNetwork Statistics Group!
Attending NIHR stats conference this week @nihr.bsky.social? Don’t miss
@anniestats.bsky.social , Leila Janani x.com/LeilaJTF, Jack Elkes, Marie Miller, and Francesco Lala,
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
@anniestats.bsky.social , Leila Janani x.com/LeilaJTF, Jack Elkes, Marie Miller, and Francesco Lala,
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
June 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Attending NIHR stats conference this week @nihr.bsky.social? Don’t miss
@anniestats.bsky.social , Leila Janani x.com/LeilaJTF, Jack Elkes, Marie Miller, and Francesco Lala,
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
@anniestats.bsky.social , Leila Janani x.com/LeilaJTF, Jack Elkes, Marie Miller, and Francesco Lala,
who will be presenting these exciting topics:
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Delighted to share our first paper on the NeuOst intervention 😊
I’ve grown very passionate about this integrated physical and psychological approach for people w/ painful diabetic neuropathy.
...Results are coming soon!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I’ve grown very passionate about this integrated physical and psychological approach for people w/ painful diabetic neuropathy.
...Results are coming soon!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A multimodal intervention of manual therapy, exercise, and psychological management for painful diabetic neuropathy: intervention development and feasibility trial protocol
Therapeutic options for people experiencing neuropathic pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy are limited, and impact can be severe. Physical and psychological interventions remain under-explore...
www.tandfonline.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Delighted to share our first paper on the NeuOst intervention 😊
I’ve grown very passionate about this integrated physical and psychological approach for people w/ painful diabetic neuropathy.
...Results are coming soon!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I’ve grown very passionate about this integrated physical and psychological approach for people w/ painful diabetic neuropathy.
...Results are coming soon!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
You can catch up on all of the Trials Special Series on #AdverseEvent webinars curated by @rachpips.bsky.social and @vcornelius.bsky.social so far on: www.statsci.co.uk/webinar-series
WEBINARS | StatsCI
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June 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
You can catch up on all of the Trials Special Series on #AdverseEvent webinars curated by @rachpips.bsky.social and @vcornelius.bsky.social so far on: www.statsci.co.uk/webinar-series
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📢 The 11th annual meeting on Current Developments in Cluster Randomised Trials & Stepped Wedge Designs will take place 18/19 November 2025 in Birmingham UK.
Abstract submission is open, deadline for submission 11 July 2025 forms.gle/jS83TAKhs4U8.... Info on registration etc to follow!
Abstract submission is open, deadline for submission 11 July 2025 forms.gle/jS83TAKhs4U8.... Info on registration etc to follow!
June 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📢 The 11th annual meeting on Current Developments in Cluster Randomised Trials & Stepped Wedge Designs will take place 18/19 November 2025 in Birmingham UK.
Abstract submission is open, deadline for submission 11 July 2025 forms.gle/jS83TAKhs4U8.... Info on registration etc to follow!
Abstract submission is open, deadline for submission 11 July 2025 forms.gle/jS83TAKhs4U8.... Info on registration etc to follow!
Attending #PSI2025 at Wembley stadium ⚽ this week? Don’t miss new research on a novel multiple imputation procedure for handling missing data in clinical trials targeting a treatment policy estimand by @suziecro.bsky.social James Roger & James Carpenter
June 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Attending #PSI2025 at Wembley stadium ⚽ this week? Don’t miss new research on a novel multiple imputation procedure for handling missing data in clinical trials targeting a treatment policy estimand by @suziecro.bsky.social James Roger & James Carpenter