In recent years, research design and data analysis have received widespread attention due to advancements in various areas of biostatistical research. To foster dialogue among biostatisticians from mainland China and abroad, as well as to promote an interdisciplinary approach for research, Peoples University of China, the Chinese Association of Applied Statistics, Chinese Association of Health Metrics and Evaluation, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies Clinical Trials Evaluation Committee, International Chinese Statistical Association, in collaboration with other renowned organizations, are jointly hosting the First Joint Biostatistics Symposium in July, 2010 in Beijing, China. The upcoming Symposium will focus on statistical methods and their applications in basic medicine, clinical medicine, public health and preventive medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, health economics, and statistical methods in bioinformatics. We encourage and welcome the participation of scholars and experts in related fields.

Hosted by: People's University of China, School of Statistics

China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang'anmen Hospitals Clinical Research Center

Chinese Association of Applied Statistics, Biomedical Statistics Society

University of Washington, Department of Biostatistics

Sponsors: People's University of China Chinese Association of Applied Statistics Chinese Association of Health Metrics and Evaluation World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies

Clinical Trials Evaluation Committee International Chinese Statistical Association

Co-sponsors:

Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese Society of Preventive Medicines Health Statistics Committee Chinese Preventative Medicine Associations Division of Epidemiology Chinese Medical Associations Division of Clinical Epidemiology Chinese Center for Health Statistics and Informations Statistics Education Committee Chinese Center for Health Statistics and Informations Public Health Information Committee Chinese Center for Health Statistics and Informations Medical Statistics Committee Chinese Center for Health Statistics and Informations Statistical Theory and Methods Committee American Statistical Association Section on Health Policy Statistics Department of Veterans Affairs Statisticians Association (VASA)

Principal Topics

§ Special Topic Seminars - Statistical issues in medicine and public health § Clinical Trials § Bioinformatics § Statistical Methods in Medical Research § Statistical Methods in Disease Prevention and Control Symposium Agenda § October 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010: Paper submission period § 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on July 15, 2010: Symposium registration and training course check-in (location?) § 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on July 16, 2010: Ongoing Symposium registration and short training courses § July 17 to July 18, 2010: Symposium. Details TBA.

Symposium Location Yifu Conference Center Peoples University of China Beijing, China

How to Register Complete the registration form and send it to Chang Liu via e-mail . All Symposium attendees will receive a government issued Grade A certificate in Continuing Education in Medicine. Note: The registration deadline is June 30, 2010.