2019
PopPK Modelling: a One-Week Training Course in Nigeria
The Translational Pharmacokinetics Research Group (TPRG) based at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in collaboration with Pharmacometrics Africa invites interested eligible persons to apply for the above-mentioned training course.
DATE: Monday 11 – Friday 15 November 2019
VENUE: Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The FDA defines Pharmacometrics as ‘an emerging science that quantifies drug, disease and trial information to aid efficient drug development and/or regulatory decisions’. Under this umbrella is Population Pharmacokinetics (popPK) which is the study of variability in drug concentrations within a patient population receiving clinically relevant doses of a drug of interest. PopPK methods use mathematical models to describe PK data, draw conclusions, and simulate clinically relevant scenarios. PopPK models can help guide decision-making across all phases of drug development. PopPK models can also provide critical support for efficacy and safety in marketing applications, including new drug applications (NDAs). It offers a competitive advantage especially to pharmaceutical industries desiring faster and more efficient research methods at all stages of drug development.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 5-day course will be taught by world-renowned experts in the field of pharmacometrics, starting with a brief introduction to pharmacometrics and compartmental modelling. Through a series of lectures and extensive hand-on sessions, participants will then be introduced to key concepts in popPK modelling, including building dataset, model development, modelling variability, model diagnostics and covariates model development. The course will conclude with an exciting hands-on session on PK/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) modelling. Participants must carry their own laptops.
ELIGIBILITY: Graduate students, professionals and researchers in clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, drug regulation, applied mathematics and computer science, biomedical sciences and engineering with some background in pharmacokinetics and based in Africa.
FUNDING: Successful applicants will be fully funded by the organisers. Funding will cover the cost of the return economy flight to Nigeria (for international applicants), 6-night accommodation within the University campus and feeding for the entire duration of the course.
HOW TO APPLY: To submit an application, click here. Please note that a statement of purpose (250 words maximum) highlighting your motivation and suitability for the course is required.
ENQUIRIES: aeolagunju@oauife.edu.ng