diff --git a/R/create_blogpost.R b/R/create_blogpost.R index 7d98d17b..63cf6cf4 100644 --- a/R/create_blogpost.R +++ b/R/create_blogpost.R @@ -15,12 +15,12 @@ c( # Fill in the info, e.g.: create_post( - post_name = "admiral_1_0", # needs to be character vector (length 1) - post_date = "2023-12-18", # needs to be character vector (length 1) + post_name = "iscr_conference", # needs to be character vector (length 1) + post_date = "2024-02-17", # needs to be character vector (length 1) description = "", # you can fill the description in later as well - author = c("Ben Straub"), # one or more authors are permitted - cover_image = "new_features", # chose one of the above (see line 8) - tags = c("admiral") # chose (multiple) from line 10 + author = c("Pooja Kumari"), # one or more authors are permitted + cover_image = "pharmaverse", # chose one of the above (see line 8) + tags = c("submission", "ADaMs", "conferences", "admiral", "xportr", "metatools", "metacore") # chose (multiple) from line 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b/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/appendix.R new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ece5203f --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/appendix.R @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +# markdown helpers -------------------------------------------------------- + +markdown_appendix <- function(name, content) { + paste(paste("##", name, "{.appendix}"), " ", content, sep = "\n") +} +markdown_link <- function(text, path) { + paste0("[", text, "](", path, ")") +} + + + +# worker functions -------------------------------------------------------- + +insert_source <- function(repo_spec, name, + collection = "posts", + branch = "main", + host = "https://github.com", + text = "source code") { + path <- paste( + host, + repo_spec, + "tree", + branch, + collection, + name, + "code_sections.qmd", + sep = "/" + ) + return(markdown_link(text, path)) +} + +insert_timestamp <- function(tzone = Sys.timezone()) { + time <- lubridate::now(tzone = tzone) + stamp <- as.character(time, tz = tzone, usetz = TRUE) + return(stamp) +} + +insert_lockfile <- function(repo_spec, name, + collection = "posts", + branch = "main", + host = "https://github.com", + text = "R environment") { + path <- paste( + host, + repo_spec, + "tree", + branch, + collection, + name, + "renv.lock", + sep = "/" + ) + return(markdown_link(text, path)) +} + + + +# top level function ------------------------------------------------------ + +insert_appendix <- function(repo_spec, name, collection = "posts") { + appendices <- paste( + markdown_appendix( + name = "Last updated", + content = insert_timestamp() + ), + " ", + markdown_appendix( + name = "Details", + content = paste( + insert_source(repo_spec, name, collection), + insert_lockfile(repo_spec, name, collection), + sep = ", " + ) + ), + sep = "\n" + ) + knitr::asis_output(appendices) +} diff --git a/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/iscr_conference.qmd b/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/iscr_conference.qmd new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a2fc0f88 --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/iscr_conference.qmd @@ -0,0 +1,89 @@ +--- +title: "ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024" +author: + - name: Pooja Kumari +description: "This blog highlights my experience of presenting at Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) 17th Annual Conference 2024." +date: "2024-02-17" +# please do not use any non-default categories. +# You can find the default categories in the repository README.md +categories: [submission, ADaMs, conferences, admiral, xportr, metatools, metacore] +# feel free to change the image +image: "ISCR_logo.jpg" +resources: + - "Pooja_Kumari_ISCR_2024_MainConf_Biostatistics.pdf" + +--- + + + +```{r setup, include=FALSE} +long_slug <- "2024-02-14_iscr_conference" +# renv::use(lockfile = "renv.lock") +``` + + +## ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024 + +![Pic 1: ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024](ISCR.PNG){fig-align="center"} + +Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR), launched in June 2005, is a not-for-profit professional association of all stakeholders in clinical research. + +ISCR hosted its [17th Annual Conference 2024](https://conference.iscr.org/Default.aspx) at Hotel Novotel HICC, Hyderabad, INDIA on the theme **Transformations in Clinical Research For Better Patient Outcomes**, with Pre-Conference Workshops held on February 1, 2024 (Thursday) and two-day main Conference held on February 02 & 03, 2024 (Friday-Saturday), which were attended by over 800 delegates from academic institutions, ethics committees, bio-pharmaceutical industry, government, patient organizations and clinical research organizations. + +## Session Recap + +I had the privilege to present in front of 100+ delegates across the industry ranging from freshers to seasoned clinical professionals during ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024 on the topic *Travese the PHARMAVERSE: ouR Insights* in the [Biostatistics and Statistical Programming|02-Feb-2024](https://conference.iscr.org/Agenda.aspx) track including many more interesting presentations highlighting their experience with R submissions using various open source technologies. + +[![Pic 2: Source - LinkedIn](ISCR_session_intro.jpg)](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7158082065261858816/) + +The session consisted of three presentations, namely: + + - A real world insight and navigation on bridging FDA submission using R by [Soumitra Kar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumitra-kar-007/) & [Mahendran Venkatachalam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendran-venkatachalam-3aa7293b/) + + - Traverse the 'PHARMAVERSE' : ouR insights by [Pooja Kumari](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-kumari-581940b0/) + + - Package in CRAN : {admiralvaccine} by [Divya Kanagaraj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhivya-kanagaraj-149b68141/) and [Arjun R](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-r-2488b2208/) + +It was inaugurated with great enthusiast and sharing insights on *Opportunities/Challenges of using different technologies like R in regulatory Submissions* by the session chair [Soumitra Kar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumitra-kar-007/). He along with his co-presenter [Mahendran Venkatachalam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendran-venkatachalam-3aa7293b/) shared their experience of submitting first R-based Submission to FDA. The presentation was a perfect combination of inspiring storytelling, climax and thrill to address FDA review comments and releasing the blockbuster R submission by Novo-Nordisk creating history. + +This was followed by my presentation on *Travese the PHARMAVERSE: ouR Insights*, wherein I gave a brief introduction to PHARMAVERSE universe and how we operate. Many R enthusiasts are well versed with the evolution of [{admiral}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/admiral/index.html) and its propensity to develop ADaMs. However, very few know about other packages such as [{metacore}](https://atorus-research.github.io/metacore/), [{metatools}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/metatools/), [{xportr}](https://atorus-research.github.io/xportr/) which are developed considering the regulatory agency guidelines and can aid the process of creating ADaM datasets proficiently. I took the opportunity to supercharge the process knowledge of creating submission ready ADaMs covering end-to-end process using these PHARMAVERSE packages along with some to R submission success stories. + +![Presentation: Travese the PHARMAVERSE: ouR Insights](Pooja_Kumari_ISCR_2024_MainConf_Biostatistics.pdf){width=8in height=5in} + +Next presentation was on [{admiralvaccine}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/admiralvaccine/), an extension package of [{admiral}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/admiral/index.html) specific to vaccine studies under the PHARMAVERSE universe by [Divya Kanagaraj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhivya-kanagaraj-149b68141/) and [Arjun R](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-r-2488b2208/). They shared their exciting journey of developing the package since inception to final CRAN release from a developer's perspective. They also talked about the collaborative effort that went into its successful release. + +Overall session was concluded with an interactive Q&A wherein all the presenters and presentations were applauded by the audience as well as the Scientific Committee members. It was an enriching session to witness the growth of R programming leading to R submissions in Clinical Research & Pharmaceutical Industry. + +![Pic 3: Biostatistics and Statistical Programming | 02-Feb-2024, Session 4, Audience Q&A round, Left to right: Pooja Kumari, GSK; Dhivya Kanagaraj, Pfizer; Arjun Rubalingam, Pfizer; Soumitra Kar, Novo Nordisk; Mahendran Venkatachalam, Novo Nordisk](ISCR_Biostats_S&P_D2_S4.jpg) + +## Key Takeaways + +The two-day conference was full of great learning and meeting esteemed Clinical Pharmaceutical Industry veterans/newbies discussing on trending topics such as *Optimizing Clinical Research through effective collaboration between Statisticians and Statistical Programmers*, *Can new technologies (AI/ML/IOT) a threat or blessing for Biostatisticians and Statistical Programmers?* through Panel discussions. + +The power of technology coupled with domain expertise can make us deliver quality results faster and serve the world with disease-free healthy life. + +#### Why should we attend Conferences? + + - Conferences are the best place to Connect, Collaborate and Communicate your thoughts with like-minded tribe. + + - Biostatistics and Clinical Statistical Programming industry is growing and adopting open source technologies with great acceptance. As an individual we can contribute to communities like PHARMAVERSE to enhance our end-to-end process knowledge, develop programming skills and contribute to a revolutionary concept. + + - It gives you a platform to strengthen your presentation as well as self-branding skills. + +## Gallery + +::: {layout-ncol=2} +![Pic 4: GCC GSK Biostatistics-India reps. at ISCR, Left to Right: Pooja Kumari; Abhishek Mishra](Pic1.jpg){width=4in height=2in} + +![Pic 5: Keep Calm and Explore PHARMAVERSE](KeepCalm.PNG){width=4in height=2in} +::: + + + +```{r, echo=FALSE} +source("appendix.R") +insert_appendix( + repo_spec = "pharmaverse/blog", + name = long_slug +) +``` diff --git a/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/pharmaverse.png b/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/pharmaverse.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0d7fc797 Binary files /dev/null and b/posts/2024-02-14_iscr_conference/pharmaverse.png differ