Health tests on the high street: Convenient or confusing?
Public Webinar ποΈ Tuesday 14 October THIS EVENING 6-7pm
Register here www.eventbrite.com/e/health-tes...
This evening, we are presenting the findings of our evaluations of supermarket self tests, summarising our BMJ papers
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Last chance! Submissions close at midnight
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π¨ Last call for #MEMTAB2025 abstracts!
Closing TONIGHT 11:59pm UK time
Join us in Birmingham this April to explore "Methodology That Stands the Test"
Present your work on models & test evaluation methods in healthcare!
Accepted abstracts published in #DPRjournal! ππ¬ https://buff.ly/3C2Xkxy
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Abstract Submission - MEMTAB 2025
π΅ "Hello, is it me you're looking for?"
- The #MEMTAB2025 extended deadline to your unfinished abstract!
New deadline: Friday 17th January
Because some methodological love stories need a little more time to unfold β€οΈ
Submit here:
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We're delighted to welcome Emily Lam as a speaker at #MEMTAB2025! With extensive experience in nursing, research & public involvement, Emily will share insights on patient participation in methodology research in a dedicated session. Learn more about her work & MEMTAB: https://buff.ly/4gTUtGJ
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Meet our next #MEMTAB2025 speaker: Dr. Mohsen Sadatsafavi! @msafavi.bsky.social
An epidemiologist bridging clinical & policy decision-making through innovative Value of Information analysis. Expert in healthcare efficiency & uncertainty quantification.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4gTUtGJ
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Delighted to introduce Prof Alicja Rudnicka as our next #MEMTAB2025 speaker!
A pioneer in AI for healthcare, she's revolutionizing diabetic eye screening through AI equity research & innovative disease prediction using retinal imaging.
Full speaker profile: https://buff.ly/4gTUtGJ
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Pre-conference Courses - MEMTAB 2025
π Master systematic reviews of prognosis studies at #MEMTAB2025 pre-conference course!
Join Dr Damen & Prof Moons on April 29th for comprehensive training in prognosis reviews from question through to meta-analysis.
Β£50 for conference delegates!
Details & registration:
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Abstract Submission - MEMTAB 2025
π£οΈ Last call for #MEMTAB2025 abstracts! Just one week remaining to submit your work for consideration.
Whether it's a talk or poster, showcase your research alongside leading experts in the field.
Deadline: Sunday 12th Jan
Submission guidelines & portal:
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Excited to introduce Dr Paula Dhiman as our next #MEMTAB2025 speaker!
A Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford specializing in medical statistics & ML prediction models. Current CRUK-funded researcher & Chair of QResearch Scientific Committee.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4gTUtGJ
04.01.2025 12:05 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
We're excited to welcome Dr Xiaoxuan Liu @xiaoliu.bsky.social as our third invited speaker at #MEMTAB2025!
A leader in AI & Digital Health, Dr Liu brings expertise in responsible AI innovation, regulatory science, and digital health technologies. More info: https://buff.ly/4gTUtGJ
03.01.2025 12:05 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Pre-conference Courses - MEMTAB 2025
Join us for a pre-conference course on 29th April: An Intro to Clinical Prediction Models & Sample Size Calculations! Learn from experts like Dr Joie Ensor & Prof Richard Riley. Only Β£50. More info: https://buff.ly/40hOPZ2. #PredictionModels #MEMTAB2025
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π We're excited to announce Prof Laura Gray will be one of our invited speakers at the upcoming #MEMTAB2025 conference! π
Professor Gray has a deep passion for meaningful patient and public involvement in methods research - an exciting opportunity for real-world impact! β¨
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Frank Harrell (@f2harrell.bsky.social)
I attended MEMTAB 2018 and it was truly outstanding. Plus I got to hang out with folks like you. #StatsSky
We're delighted to share a glowing recommendation from the eminent Prof. Harrell, for our upcoming MEMTAB 2025 Conference! βΊοΈ Secure your spot today and don't miss out on the opportunity to engage with pioneering research and innovative ideas!
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A slide announcing Prof. Patrick Bossuyt as opening speaker for the MEMTAB 2025 conference on April 30th 2025
π Big Announcement! π We're honoured to have Dr. Patrick M. Bossuyt, a leader in test evaluation and recipient of the ADLM Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship Award, as our opening speaker at MEMTAB 2025! π©Ίβ¨
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π Introducing MEMTAB 2025: Methodology That Stands the Test π
We are thrilled to announce MEMTAB 2025, where our theme, "Methodology That Stands the Test," will guide our exploration of rigorous methodologies in healthcare research.
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Social Programme - MEMTAB 2025
MEMTAB 2025 update:
Abstract deadline soon: 12th January
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Attend pre-conference courses: just Β£50 when registering
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Social events included in registration (including live band π):
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Public health (meta)genomics & bioinformatics, Prof @unibirmingham.bsky.social, Director @imibirmingham.bsky.social & @climb.ac.uk
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