ASA Biopharm's Podcast

ASA Biopharm's Podcast

In this podcast series sponsored by Biopharmaceutical Section of American Statistical Association, key opinion leaders from pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agencies talk about upcoming statistical conferences and events, and discuss current issues in Biopharmaceutical statistics.

Episodes

April 4, 2025 15 mins

John McGready discusses how to prepare future statisticians to succeed in the era of AI. 

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A look at the life and accomplishments of Nan Laird. 

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Jürgen Hummel, Hiya Banerjee, Jingyi Liu, Jason Legg, and Henrik Ravn discuss the inaugural STATBOLIC Workshop.

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June 9, 2024 33 mins

Ian describes how to leverage ChatGPT to accelerate statistical programming in the medical product industry.

Related paper available here: https://www.pharmasug.org/proceedings/2024/AP/PharmaSUG-2024-AP-256.pdf

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May 6, 2024 37 mins

Elaine Hoffman, Rebbecca Wilson, Christina Nurse, and Amy LaLonde discuss the balancing act between family and career.

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February 9, 2024 27 mins

Scott Clark,  Satrajit Roychoudhury, and Michelle Shardell discuss the Statistical Partnerships Among Academe, Industry & Government (SPAIG) Committee.

https://community.amstat.org/spaig/home


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June 2, 2023 40 mins

Amy welcomes Rebbecca to the co-hosting chair while Christina enjoys some time off with her new baby (congrats)! The two discuss Rebbecca’s fascinating career thus far and how communication styles differ across male and female leaders.

Reference: https://hbr.org/2022/12/research-men-speak-more-abstractly-than-women


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Adrian and Wendy discuss imposter syndrome and being confident in your career.

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January 17, 2023 61 mins

In our first episode of the new year, we interview Steve Ruberg, an ASA fellow with over 35 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and an active proponent of the Tripartite Estimand Approach. 

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September 30, 2022 28 mins

Tian discusses her research in data integration methods and the bias arising from lack of representation.

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August 3, 2022 36 mins

LaShell discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical trials.

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Elizabeth discusses imposter syndrome and how to manage it in your statistical career.  In collaboration with the ASA's Committee on Career Development (CCD website) . 

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Dionne talks about her journey in biostatistics and her goals for the ASA when she becomes President in 2023.

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This episode introduces new podcast cohosts Amy LaLonde and Christina Nurse!  They take over hosting duties starting with Episode 101.

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James Buchanan, Judy Li, Melvin Munsaka, and Bill Wang discuss the research of the Safety Scientific Working Group and their recent edited volume "Quantitative Drug Safety and Benefit Risk Evaluation: Practical and Cross-Disciplinary Approaches."  https://tinyurl.com/2ucyer95

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February 28, 2022 49 mins

Devan discusses the 5-STAR methodology and endpoints for COVID vaccine clinical trials.

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January 31, 2022 32 mins

Alan is the 2022 Chair of the Biopharmaceutical Section. He discusses his wish list for things to accomplish this year.

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November 30, 2021 31 mins

 Anna Nevius reflects on her time at the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA and as chair of the Biopharmaceutical Section in 2009.

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October 29, 2021 34 mins

Bob Starbuck reflects on his time as chair of the Biopharmaceutical Section in 1994.

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September 30, 2021 53 mins

Amy Xia and Lanju Zhang discuss the benefits and challenges of utilizing external control arms for clinical trials.

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