Adaptive Platform Trial Scientific Meeting

SEPT 28-29, 2023 | TORONTO, ON

Abstract Submission: June 30, 2023
Notification: July 31, 2023
Registration: September 8, 2023

Conference Objectives

Understand the concept and advantages of adaptive platform trials over traditional randomized controlled trials

Understand the statistical methods used in adaptive platform trials, including Bayesian methods and sequential hypothesis testing

Identify the practical challenges associated with adaptive platform trials and learn how to address them

Abstract Guidelines

You are invited to submit an abstract for the Adaptive Platform Trial Scientific Meeting.

Research can be completed or in progress and must use an adaptive platform trial design to be considered. First, fill out the submission form with information about your paper. Complete one form for each paper and do not resubmit it. Contact us at info@cantreatcovid.org if you run into any difficulties. Following the submission deadline, the organizing committee will send out acceptance notifications through email, along with details regarding the presentation format.

The abstract submission is primarily for the Trainee Lightning Presentations.

Please note that all presenters are required to register for the event.

Submissions need to include

Presentation title
Presenter name, email and affiliation/institution (limited to one presenter per paper)
Co-author(s) name and affiliation/institution
500-word abstract with the following headings: Background, Approach, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Funding (if applicable)

Format: In-person oral presentation

Deadline to submit: June 30

Notification: July 31, 2023

Submit an abstract

Agenda at a Glance

Sept 28

Introduction to APTs and their Advantages
Case Studies of APTs
Trainee Lightning Presentations
Bayesian methods and sequential hypothesis testing
Overview of the statistical methods used in APTs
Hands-on practice session using software for MAMS trial design

Sept 29

Ethical Considerations in APTs
Recruitment & Overcoming Practical Challenges in APTs
Grant Writing & Protocol Development Workshop

Who should attend?

Clinical Scientists
Statisticians
Quantitative Scientists
Biostatisticians
Clinical Project Managers
Clinical Research Advisors
Clinical Trial Directors

APT Scientific Meeting Scholarship

We believe a diversity of skills, experiences, and viewpoints are needed to shape adaptive platform trials that can build a healthier world. We also believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue connections in the field, network with experts and peers, and build a career in research. To help break down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups from attending leading conferences, we are excited to offer a scholarship for the APT Scientific Meeting.

Eligibility

The scholarship includes registration and a $500 CAD stipend for travel costs.

Applicants must be

At least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application
A university trainee or student in a health-related field. Note that preference will be given to Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD students.
Able to attend the Scientific Meeting in person for the full 1.5 days

Application

Submit a CV and cover letter explaining the relevance of the conference to the applicant’s career and learning objectives.

Send the application to Dr. Benita Hosseini at benita.hosseini@unityhealth.to with the subject line: APT Scientific Meeting Scholarship Application.

Deadline to apply: June 30, 2023

Notification: July 31, 2023