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David Zahrieh, PhD

Senior Associate Consultant II-Research, Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences

Assistant Professor of Biostatistics

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN

Title: A Biostatistical Collaborative Scientist in Cancer Research: Illustrative examples of research as a scientific journey

Abstract: Collaborative Scientists within the Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics at Mayo Clinic provide scientific expertise and leadership in a defined area as part of a team, often spanning multiple research programs. As key contributors to these multidisciplinary teams, we provide statistical consultation on a variety of research projects. The statistical reasoning and tools applied in these collaborations vary considerably and often require an iterative approach over the course of the project. In this talk, I will highlight three ongoing and impactful projects in cancer research as illustrative examples of research as a scientific journey. The first collaborative project relates to mechanisms of drug resistance and sensitivity, while the second and third collaborative projects relate to drug development and retention of participants in clinical trials, respectively. Each of these will provide a lens into the working life of a collaborative statistician in biomedical research.

Learning Objectives:

▪ Understand what a biostatistical collaborative scientist does as part of a multidisciplinary team in oncology research

▪ Gain insights into the variety of projects that a collaborative scientist in oncology encounters and the research journey associated with them

A Zoom link will be provided upon request to non-departmental attendees.

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