PhD Studentship: Meta-Analysis of Rare Adverse Event Data
Health and Medical,Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy
Short info about job
Company: University of Warwick
Department: School of Engineering
Hours: Full Time
Type / Role: PhD
Phone: +44-1409 1925323
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Detail information about job PhD Studentship: Meta-Analysis of Rare Adverse Event Data. Terms and conditions vacancy
Start date: 03/10/2017 or as soon as possible.Duration: 3.5 years
The project:
Many adverse events such as pneumonitis with EGFR and immune-oncology treatments, and liver toxicity with targeted agents and immune-oncology occur at very low rates. Meta analyses are used to increase the number of observations, however low event rate can still be an issue, e.g. the meta-analysis of cardiovascular events from drugs using random effects models.
The aims of this project are to increase our ability to understand rare adverse events caused by drugs through the application of multi-scale mathematical modelling and statistical methodologies that can be applied to better detect the rate at which such events occur and to propose best practice in analysing rare adverse events in clinical studies.
The expectations are that through a combined modelling/statistical approach it will be possible to more readily determine the incidence of rare events compared to background levels which can be used for go/no-go guidance at the early and late stages of drug development and to differentiate specific drugs from other drugs of the same class.
This project will be performed in collaboration with the Clinical Pharmacology Group within AstraZeneca based at Cambridge and will include time spent with the company during the PhD.
Eligibility: UK or EU candidates with a 1st or 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent)
Funding: The annual stipend will be £14,553 (tax free), for 3.5 years, with all university fees paid.
How to Apply: To apply for this post you must complete the online application form and quote scholarship reference MJCNDE
As soon as you have a University ID number you will be invited to upload your degree certificate, transcripts, CV and a personal statement that explains your specific research interests and why you should be considered for this award.
Application Form Course Details: Department: School of EngineeringCourse Type: ResearchCourse: Engineering (PhD)Application form: http://www.go.warwick.ac.uk/pgapply.