Day 1 Sunday 8 December 2024

13:00 - 13.30    Arrival, registration and refreshments

13.30 - 13.45    Introduction to the Training Workshop

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath
• John Kelly, NUI Galway

13.45 – 14.45    Basic principles of Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath

14.45 - 15.00    Refreshment break and networking

15.00 - 17.00    Tutorial: Pairwise comparisons

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath
• John Kelly, NUI Galway

17:00 – 17:30    Group Discussion: Pairwise comparisons

• John Kelly, NUI Galway

18.30 - 20.30    Optional Workshop Dinner
 

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Day 2: Monday 9 December 2024

08:30 - 09.00    Registration and refreshments

09.00 - 11.00    One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath
• John Kelly, NUI Galway

11.00 - 11.15    Refreshment break and networking

11.15 - 12.15    Tutorial: Complex ANOVA models part 1

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath

12.15 - 13.00    Lunch

13.00 - 14.00    Tutorial: Complex ANOVA models part 2

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath

14.00 - 15.00    Tutorial: Correlation and regression analysis

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath
• John Kelly, NUI Galway

15.00 - 15.15    Refreshment break and networking

15.15 – 16:45    Tutorial: Chi square analysis

• Paul J Mitchell, University of Bath
• John Kelly, NUI Galway

16:45 – 17.00    Wrap up and discussion

• John Kelly, NUI Galway

 

Dr Paul J Mitchell



Paul Mitchell is Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University of Bath, and Adjunct Lecturer at NUIGalway.  Paul has over 47 years’ experience in pharmacology, including over 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry with Beecham Pharmaceuticals (1975 – 1985) and Wyeth-Ayerst (1989- 1995).  Paul’s research interests are in the application of ethological techniques to the analysis of rodent non-social, social and agonistic behaviour (and the effect(s) of psychotropic drug treatment thereon) and the validity of animal models used in psychotropic drug discovery (in particular antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics and psychostimulants).

For the last 25 years or so Dr Mitchell has taught a range of subjects in pharmacology (from receptor theory and autonomic pharmacology to advanced pharmacology of the central nervous system), at both undergraduate and post-graduate level, with particular emphasis on fundamental and practical aspects of experimental design and statistical analysis applied to in vitro, in vivo and behavioural pharmacology.

Dr Mitchell has been a member of the British Pharmacological Society since 1985 and is currently working closely with the society to organise residential training workshops focused on the principles of robust, rigorous, experimental design and statistical analysis, accompanied by his recent textbook publication Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis for Pharmacology and the Biomedical Sciences (Wiley, 2022, ISBN 9781119437635).

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Professor John Kelly



John Kelly is Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, at NUI, Galway.  Prof. Kelly has over 42 years’ experience in pharmacological and toxicological research, 8 of which have been spent in industry.  Current areas of research include the mechanisms of action of antidepressants using preclinical models, and the effects of early social isolation on rodent development.  This research has resulted in over 100 peer-reviewed publications, and the textbook Principles of CNS drug development: from test tube to patient (Wiley, ISBN 9780470519790) published in 2010.

Professor Kelly has been involved in developing a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Pharmacology for Science, Medicine, Nursing and Health Science students, with a particular emphasis on developing experimental skills that are appropriate for the different student groups.  Prof. Kelly received the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence, within the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences in 2021, and for NUI Galway in 2011

Dr Mitchell and Prof. Kelly have collaborated for over 17 years in the development of teaching strategies to educate both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Life and Biomedical Sciences of the fundamental principles of robust statistical analysis within the experimental design process.
 

Crowne Plaza Harrogate

A stunning hotel in the centre of Harrogate. Crowne Plaza Harrogate is the perfect setting for business, pleasure and leisure.

Thanks to their Sleep Advantage programme, you’ll enjoy a good night’s rest, with premium bedding, quiet zones and a guaranteed wake-up call.

The hotel also has an on-site mini gym, and a running station at reception, where you will find water, fresh fruit, towels and maps.

Enjoy a bite to eat at Springs Restaurant, or meet up in Springs Bar, perfect for relaxing and enjoying drinks.

By using the link below, you will gain access to Pharmacology 2024 delegate rates at our preferred hotel partners. 

Book accommodation here

Harrogate

Harrogate is a beautiful Victorian Spa town located in the heart of Yorkshire. Its thriving streets invite you to enjoy its boutique shopping and savour its many high-quality eateries, including the famous Bettys Tea Rooms. It is surrounded by stunning countryside and many places of historical interest, such as Spofforth Castle and The Valley Gardens.

It’s less than a 10-minute walk to Harrogate station for regular trains to York and Leeds, connecting to Edinburgh and London. On-site parking is available for a small daily fee and there are two electric car charging points in our underground car park, there is also disabled parking by the front door.

 

Train

Harrogate is linked to all major UK cities including six daily direct LNER services between London King's Cross and Harrogate Station (2 hours and 46 minutes). Harrogate Convention Centre is just a seven-minute walk (or short taxi ride) from Harrogate train station. Taxi services are available across the road opposite the main doors of the station. We are delighted to confirm a discount provided by Harrogate Convention Centre, book your travel here using promo code: HCC24.

Road

Using Sat Nav

If you are using Sat Nav you can use the postcodes below, or click on the name of each car park below for more information, including opening and closing times. 

Harrogate Convention Centre - HG1 2HR

Jubilee Car Park - HG1 1DJ

Victoria Car Park - HG1 5LQ

Please remember to check the closing times of your car park if you intend to stay last as vehicles locked in will be charged a release fee.

Google Maps

Find us on Google Maps here

From the South

21 minutes from the A1. Take the M1 and A1(M) before leaving at Junction 45 (Wetherby) then take A661 to Harrogate. Alternatively continue on the A1(M) to Junction 47 (Knaresborough) then follow signs to Harrogate.

Parking and EV Charging

Air

At 12 miles (20 minutes) the closest airport to Harrogate Convention Centre is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). There are regular flights from locations across the UK and many connections worldwide, including Paris (1 hour and 30 minutes), Amsterdam (1 hour and 10 minutes), Dublin (1 hour).

To get from LBA to Harrogate, take the A2 bus which takes approximately 31 minutes, runs hourly and will drop you off at Harrogate's main bus stations, from there it's a five minute walk to the Convention Centre.

Alternatively a taxi will take around 20 minutes and around £35.

Taxi

Harrogate Convention Centre works with Harrogate's taxi drivers to keep them informed about upcoming events and to make sure they know when we are going to be busy. The nearest taxi rank is on Montpelier Road. 

Blue Line Taxis contact number: 01423 530830 or Mainline Taxis contact number: 01423 555555

Taxis are readily available at Leeds/ Bradford Airport and Harrogate train station. 

Getting Around

For local bus and rail information, local planning guides and directions around town visit visitharrogate.co.uk.