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Activity Number:
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552
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Type:
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Topic Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Thursday, August 6, 2009 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
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Sponsor:
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Biometrics Section
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| Abstract - #303546 |
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Title:
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Bayesian Methods in Clinical Research
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Author(s):
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Wei Chen*+
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Companies:
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Karmanos Cancer Institute
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Address:
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4160 John R, Detroit, MI, 48130,
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Keywords:
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Bayesian methods ; clinical trials ; design
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Abstract:
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Bayesian methods in biomedical research have received increased attention. There are many well-written introductions to Bayesian methods in medical and applied statistical journals and books. I intend to take the opportunity of the meeting to have a practical discussion on how the Bayesian approach might improve the design of clinical trials. The known limitations of traditional designs will be described, followed by Bayesian philosophy in a nutshell and real applications of Bayesian designs in various phases of clinical trials.
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