This paper is from Session 6D: Medical statistics

which comes under Topic 6: Statistics education, training and the workplace

Other papers under session 6D ... 6D1: Continuous variables: to categorise or to model? 6D2: Control in clinical trials

(Tuesday 13th, 16:30-18:00)

The applied statistical scientist in a high-profile academic environment

Presenter

• Geert Molenberghs (Hasselt University, Belgium)

Abstract

We describe the importance of education in the high-profile, interdisciplinary academic environment facing the applied statistical scientist. Specific attention will be given to the context of biometry and medical statistics. The role can be played by international professional organizations is discussed.

Other papers under session 6D ... 6D1: Continuous variables: to categorise or to model? 6D2: Control in clinical trials