J. Richard Landis from the University of Pennsylvania will present on the past decade of experiences at the Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology (DBE), in the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The title is "Developing the Biostatistics Program at Penn: Challenges of the Past -- Visions for the Future." The event is hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Statistical Association, and sponsored by Wyeth.

The presentation will start approximately 2 PM, Tuesday June 10, 2008 at the Wyeth Conference Center on Wyeth's Collegeville Campus. Lunch will be available starting 12:30 PM. The event is free. It is open to all chapter members. Capacity is limited to 65 people. A wait list will be constructed and monitored if needed, with ASA members that have dues in good standing taking priority. Pre-registration is required to facilitate security entrance, parking, and to obtain an accurate headcount for food and beverages. Please do not register unless you are really sure you can attend. If you register and later find out you cannot attend, please notify us to cancel your registration. NO on-site walk-in registration will be available the day of the event.

When you register, you will receive a receipt to the email address you specify. If you do not receive such a receipt, please email accounting@amstatphilly.org .

For all details and the preregistration form, please see http://www.amstatphilly.org/events/spring/2008/index.htm . We hope to see you there!