From October 20–23, 2025, we had the privilege of bringing together an international community of statisticians, researchers, and professionals around the theme:
“Big Tent Statistics – Conveying the Importance of Statistical Contributions.”
Led by José Ramirez, Jia Liu, and Ruojia Li, this virtual event explored how statisticians strategically contribute to science, engineering, business, and society.
Throughout the four-day workshop, participants engaged in rich discussions around four key themes:
🧩 Contribution & Differentiation – Highlighting the vital role of CMC statisticians in ensuring quality, compliance, and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
🔬 Experimentation & Investigation – Exploring collaborative case studies and advanced experimental design methods, including Bayesian modeling and quality-by-design approaches.
🤝 Collaboration & Recognition – Reflecting on how statisticians can elevate their impact through early engagement, cross-functional teamwork, and effective communication of their value.
🚀 Innovation & Acceleration – Showcasing how modern statistical tools such as Bayesian methods, AI, and mechanistic models drive efficiency and support regulatory decision-making in biologics development.
🙏 Special thanks to:
The speakers for their inspiring presentations and insightful discussions.
The scientific committee for their dedication and guidance.
All participants for their enthusiasm and commitment to advancing the field.
We hope this workshop has strengthened our shared vision of a “big tent” for statistics — inclusive, collaborative, and forward-looking.
Ruojia Li, Jia Liu, José Ramírez, Timo Bailer, Stan Broskey, Catherine Cheng, Jennifer L Kirk, Irina Gershgorin, Ashley Giambrone, Kristi Griffiths, Cristian M. Oliva-Aviles, Oluyemi Oyeniran, Laura Pack, Jayda Siggers, Chris Thompson, Travis Wolter Stan Altan, Fang Fang Chen Chen, David Ciciora, Mark DiMartino, John Farris, Bernard Francq, Jim Garrett, Ji Young Kim, Chris Kot, Richard Kramer, Lori McCaig, Catherine Njue, Adam Rauk, Paula Russell, Bianca Teodorescu, Shu Yang
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