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Introduction to Signal Detection and Data Mining

Apr 15 2013 8:30AM - Apr 15 2013 5:00PM | DIA 800 Enterprise Rd Ste 200, Horsham, PA 19044-3509 USA

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Overview 

This course will provide techniques for uncovering potential pharmaceutical safety signals, as well as expert instruction on the role of data mining in signal detection.

What You Will Learn 

  • Why signal detection is needed
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Approaches to signal detection
  • Good pharmacovigilance practices
  • Data mining fundamentals
  • How to use the Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network (BCPNN)
  • Review formulae for determining Proportional Reporting Ration (PRR) and Multi-item Gamma Poisson Shrinker (MGPS)
  • Managing signals
  • Signal detection strengthening and management
  • Signal detection process and operation

Who Should Attend 

Professionals who work in:

  • Clinical safety and pharmacovigilance
  • Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Regulatory affairs

Learning Objectives 

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Define signal detection and differentiate the stages of a signal management system
  • Describe the regulations and guidance documents driving the practice of signal detection in US and EU
  • Discuss various methods of qualitative and quantitative signal detection and data mining
  • Recognize how signal management systems can be organized and implemented within their company

Special Offers 

Group Discounts Available! Register 3 and Get the 4th FREE!

Hotel & Travel 

Training Course Location
DIA Worldwide Headquarters
800 Enterprise Road, Suite 101
Horsham, PA 19044

Hotel Information
Homewood Suites
2650 Kelly Road
Warrington, PA 18976
Phone +1-215-343-1300
Fax +215-343-1335

A limited number of rooms are available at the reduced rate shown below (DIA is guaranteed until March 30, 2013, or until room block is filled). Attendees should make airline and room reservations as soon as possible.
When making reservations, mention the DIA training course.
Standard Room Rate
$119
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Contact Information 

Registration Questions
Marilyn Ginsberg, Customer Service Associate
Phone +1.215.442.6135
Fax +1-215.442.6199
Marilyn.Ginsberg@diahome.org

Agenda and Event Details
Susan Berkelbach, Event Planner
Phone +1.215.442.6183
Fax +1.215.442.6199
Susan.Berkelbach@diahome.org

Faculty 

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Continuing Education 

Drug Information Association has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

As an IACET Authorized Provider, Drug Information Association offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. Drug Information Association is authorized by IACET to offer .7 CEUs for this program. Participants must attend the entire program in order to be able to receive an IACET statement of credit. No partial credit will be awarded.

This program is part of DIA’s Certificate Program and is awarded the following:
• Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance Certificate Program: 4 Elective Units

For more information go to www.diahome.org/certificateprograms

Name Credit Type Max Credits CEU
Introduction to Signal Detection and Data Mining IACET 6.50 0.700

Disclosure Policy:

It is DIA policy that anyone in a position to control the content of a continuing education activity must disclose to the program audience (1) any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation and/or the educational activity, and (2) discussions of unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or medical devices. Disclosure statements will be included in the course materials.

Statement of Credit:

If you would like to receive a statement of credit, you must attend the activity, sign-in at the DIA registration desk, and complete the online credit request process through My Transcript at www.diahome.org . Participants will be able to download a statement of credit upon successful submission of the credit request. My Transcript will be available for credit requests two weeks after the last day of the activity.
Please note: If you do not sign-in, you will not receive CE credit as partial credit will not be awarded.

To view DIA’s grievance policy, please visit the CE page on the DIA website at www.diahome.org/CE

Registration Fees 

Member

Charitable Nonprofit/Academia Member
$470.00
Member Government
$470.00
Member Standard
$940.00

Non-Member

Charitable Nonprofit/Academia Nonmember
$695.00
NonMember Government
$695.00
NonMember Standard
$1165.00
Group Discounts

Register 3 individuals from the same company and receive complimentary registration for a 4th! All 4 individuals must register and prepay at the same time – no exceptions. DIA will apply the value of the lowest applicable fee to this complimentary registration; it does NOT include fees for optional events or DIA membership. You may substitute group participants of the same membership status at any time; however, administrative fees may be incurred. Group registration is not available online and does not apply to the already discounted fees for government or charitable nonprofit/academia.

To take advantage of this offer, please make a copy of this registration form for EACH of the four registrants from your company. Include the names of all four group registrants on each of the forms and return them together to DIA.

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