First draft of ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024 blog

Author: PoojaKumari05

R/create_blogpost.R

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 # Fill in the info, e.g.:
 create_post(
-  post_name = "admiral_1_0", # needs to be character vector (length 1)
-  post_date = "2023-12-18", # needs to be character vector (length 1)
+  post_name = "iscr_conference", # needs to be character vector (length 1)
+  post_date = "2024-02-17", # needs to be character vector (length 1)
   description = "", # you can fill the description in later as well
-  author = c("Ben Straub"), # one or more authors are permitted
-  cover_image = "new_features", # chose one of the above (see line 8)
-  tags = c("admiral") # chose (multiple) from line 10
+  author = c("Pooja Kumari"), # one or more authors are permitted
+  cover_image = "pharmaverse", # chose one of the above (see line 8)
+  tags = c("submission", "ADaMs", "conferences", "admiral", "xportr", "metatools", "metacore" ) # chose (multiple) from line 10
 )
 
 

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+# markdown helpers --------------------------------------------------------
+
+markdown_appendix <- function(name, content) {
+  paste(paste("##", name, "{.appendix}"), " ", content, sep = "\n")
+}
+markdown_link <- function(text, path) {
+  paste0("[", text, "](", path, ")")
+}
+
+
+
+# worker functions --------------------------------------------------------
+
+insert_source <- function(repo_spec, name,
+                          collection = "posts",
+                          branch = "main",
+                          host = "https://github.com",
+                          text = "source code") {
+  path <- paste(
+    host,
+    repo_spec,
+    "tree",
+    branch,
+    collection,
+    name,
+    "code_sections.qmd",
+    sep = "/"
+  )
+  return(markdown_link(text, path))
+}
+
+insert_timestamp <- function(tzone = Sys.timezone()) {
+  time <- lubridate::now(tzone = tzone)
+  stamp <- as.character(time, tz = tzone, usetz = TRUE)
+  return(stamp)
+}
+
+insert_lockfile <- function(repo_spec, name,
+                            collection = "posts",
+                            branch = "main",
+                            host = "https://github.com",
+                            text = "R environment") {
+  path <- paste(
+    host,
+    repo_spec,
+    "tree",
+    branch,
+    collection,
+    name,
+    "renv.lock",
+    sep = "/"
+  )
+  return(markdown_link(text, path))
+}
+
+
+
+# top level function ------------------------------------------------------
+
+insert_appendix <- function(repo_spec, name, collection = "posts") {
+  appendices <- paste(
+    markdown_appendix(
+      name = "Last updated",
+      content = insert_timestamp()
+    ),
+    " ",
+    markdown_appendix(
+      name = "Details",
+      content = paste(
+        insert_source(repo_spec, name, collection),
+        insert_lockfile(repo_spec, name, collection),
+        sep = ", "
+      )
+    ),
+    sep = "\n"
+  )
+  knitr::asis_output(appendices)
+}

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+---
+title: "ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024"
+author:
+  - name: Pooja Kumari
+description: "This blog highlights my experience of presenting at Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) 17th Annual Conference 2024."
+date: "2024-02-17"
+# please do not use any non-default categories.
+# You can find the default categories in the repository README.md
+categories: [submission, ADaMs, conferences, admiral, xportr, metatools, metacore]
+# feel free to change the image
+image: "ISCR_logo.jpg"
+resources: 
+  - "Pooja_Kumari_ISCR_2024_MainConf_Biostatistics.pdf"
+
+---
+
+<!--------------- typical setup ----------------->
+
+```{r setup, include=FALSE}
+long_slug <- "2024-02-14_iscr_conference"
+# renv::use(lockfile = "renv.lock")
+```
+
+<!--------------- post begins here ----------------->
+## ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024
+
+![Pic 1: ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024](ISCR.png){fig-align="center"}
+
+Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR), launched in June 2005, is a not-for-profit professional association of all stakeholders in clinical research. 
+
+ISCR hosted its [17th Annual Conference 2024](https://conference.iscr.org/Default.aspx) at Hotel Novotel HICC, Hyderabad, INDIA on the theme **Transformations in Clinical Research For Better Patient Outcomes**, with Pre-Conference Workshops held on February 1, 2024 (Thursday) and two-day main Conference held on February 02 & 03, 2024 (Friday-Saturday), which were attended by over 800 delegates from academic institutions, ethics committees, bio-pharmaceutical industry, government, patient organizations and clinical research organizations.
+
+## Session Recap
+
+I had the privilege to present in front of 100+ delegates across the industry ranging from freshers to seasoned clinical professionals during ISCR 17th Annual Conference 2024 on the topic *Travese the PHARMAVERSE: ouR Insights* in the [Biostatistics and Statistical Programming|02-Feb-2024](https://conference.iscr.org/Agenda.aspx) track including many more interesting presentations highlighting their experience with R submissions using various open source technologies.
+
+[![Pic 2: Source - LinkedIn](ISCR_session_intro.jpg)](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7158082065261858816/) 
+
+The session consisted of three presentations, namely:
+
+  - A real world insight and navigation on bridging FDA submission using R by [Soumitra Kar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumitra-kar-007/) & [Mahendran Venkatachalam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendran-venkatachalam-3aa7293b/)
+  
+  - Traverse the 'PHARMAVERSE' : ouR insights by [Pooja Kumari](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-kumari-581940b0/)
+  
+  - Package in CRAN : {admiralvaccine} by [Divya Kanagaraj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhivya-kanagaraj-149b68141/) and [Arjun R](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-r-2488b2208/)
+
+It was inaugurated with great enthusiast and sharing insights on *Opportunities/Challenges of using different technologies like R in regulatory Submissions* by the session chair [Soumitra Kar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumitra-kar-007/). He along with his co-presenter [Mahendran Venkatachalam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendran-venkatachalam-3aa7293b/) shared their experience of submitting first R-based Submission to FDA. The presentation was a perfect combination of inspiring storytelling, climax and thrill to address FDA review comments and releasing the blockbuster R submission by Novo-Nordisk creating history.  
+
+This was followed by my presentation on *Travese the PHARMAVERSE: ouR Insights*, wherein I gave a brief introduction to PHARMAVERSE universe and how we operate. Many R enthusiasts are well versed with the evolution of [{admiral}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/admiral/index.html) and its propensity to develop ADaMs. However, very few know about other packages such as [{metacore}](https://atorus-research.github.io/metacore/), [{metatools}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/metatools/), [{xportr}](https://atorus-research.github.io/xportr/) which are developed considering the regulatory agency guidelines and can aid the process of creating ADaM datasets proficiently. I took the opportunity to supercharge the process knowledge of creating submission ready ADaMs covering end-to-end process using these PHARMAVERSE packages along with some  to R submission success stories.
+
+![Presentation: Travese the PHARMAVERSE: ouR Insights](Pooja_Kumari_ISCR_2024_MainConf_Biostatistics.pdf){width=8in height=5in}
+
+Next presentation was on [{admiralvaccine}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/admiralvaccine/), an extension package of [{admiral}](https://pharmaverse.github.io/admiral/index.html) specific to vaccine studies under the PHARMAVERSE universe by [Divya Kanagaraj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhivya-kanagaraj-149b68141/) and [Arjun R](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-r-2488b2208/). They shared their exciting journey of developing the package since inception to final CRAN release from a developer's perspective. They also talked about the collaborative effort that went into its successful release. 
+
+Overall session was concluded with an interactive Q&A wherein all the presenters and presentations were applauded by the audience as well as the Scientific Committee members. It was an enriching session to witness the growth of R programming leading to R submissions in Clinical Research & Pharmaceutical Industry.   
+
+![Pic 3: Biostatistics and Statistical Programming | 02-Feb-2024, Session 4, Audience Q&A round, Left to right: Pooja Kumari, GSK; Dhivya Kanagaraj, Pfizer; Arjun Rubalingam, Pfizer; Soumitra Kar, Novo Nordisk; Mahendran Venkatachalam, Novo Nordisk](ISCR_Biostats_S&P_D2_S4.jpg)
+
+## Key Takeaways 
+
+The two-day conference was full of great learning and meeting esteemed Clinical Pharmaceutical Industry veterans/newbies discussing on trending topics such as *Optimizing Clinical Research through effective collaboration between Statisticians and Statistical Programmers*, *Can new technologies (AI/ML/IOT) a threat or blessing for Biostatisticians and Statistical Programmers?* through Panel discussions. 
+
+The power of technology coupled with domain expertise can make us deliver quality results faster and serve the world with disease-free healthy life.
+
+#### Why should we attend Conferences? 
+
+  - Conferences are the best place to Connect, Collaborate and Communicate your thoughts with like-minded tribe. 
+  
+  - Biostatistics and Clinical Statistical Programming industry is growing and adopting open source technologies with great acceptance. As an individual we can contribute to communities like PHARMAVERSE to enhance our end-to-end process knowledge, develop programming skills and contribute to a revolutionary concept.
+  
+  - It gives you a platform to strengthen your presentation as well as self-branding skills.
+
+## Gallery
+
+::: {layout-ncol=2}
+![Pic 4: GCC GSK Biostatistics-India reps. at ISCR, Left to Right: Pooja Kumari; Abhishek Mishra](Pic1.jpg){width=4in height=2in}
+
+![Pic 5: Keep Calm and Explore PHARMAVERSE](KeepCalm.PNG){width=4in height=2in}
+:::
+
+<!--------------- appendices go here ----------------->
+
+```{r, echo=FALSE}
+source("appendix.R")
+insert_appendix(
+  repo_spec = "pharmaverse/blog",
+  name = long_slug
+)
+```