Publications by R Consortium
Unlocking Chemical Volatility: How the volcalc R Package is Streamlining Scientific Research
The R Consortium recently interviewed Kristina Riemer, director of the CCT Data Science Team at the University of Arizona, and Eric Scott, Scientific Programmer and Educator in the CCT Data Science Team, the developers behind the volcalc package, to discuss the motivation and development of this innovative tool designed to automate the calculation ...
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Free Boba Tea and Technical R Topics Lure Young Learners to New Brunei R User Group
Haziq Jamil, the founder and organizer of the Brunei R User Group, recently spoke with the R Consortium. Haziq established the first R User Group in Brunei to promote R programming and create collaborative learning environments. Under his leadership, the group hosts monthly meetups and events to advance R skills across various sectors in Brunei. Th...
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Empowering Data Science: How R is Transforming Research in Cameroon
NyAvo RATOVO-ANDRIANARISOA, the co-founder of the R Community Cameroon, recently spoke with the R Consortium about the rapid growth of the R community in Cameroon and the impact of R on local research and data analysis. NyAvo provided insights into the community’s activities, such as developing an R community website using Shiny and implementing ...
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Thank You, Joseph Rickert: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation in the R Community
As we announce the end of Joseph (Joe) Rickert’s tenure as the Executive Director of the R Consortium, we reflect on his remarkable contributions that have significantly contributed to the R community. Joe’s leadership has been instrumental in fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration within the R ecosystem. Founding the R Consortium Joe ...
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R-Ladies Bariloche in Argentina: Fostering a Different Approach to Leadership
Lina Moreno, founder and organizer of the R-Ladies Bariloche chapter in Argentina, recently shared her journey with the R Consortium. A biologist focusing on evolutionary ecology, she discussed her experience building a local R community, the challenges of maintaining engagement post-pandemic, and her efforts to foster discussions on leadership and...
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The 2024 ISC Grant Program will begin Accepting Applications Soon!
The R Consortium is excited to announce the second cycle of the 2024 Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grants Program. The Call for Proposals will open soon. This initiative aims to support projects that strengthen the R ecosystem’s technical and social infrastructure. Here is a list of projects that received grants from the R Consortium ...
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R4SocialScience: Empowering Social Science Research with R in India
Dr. Mohit Garg, organizer of the R4SocialScience group in Delhi, India recently talked to the R Consortium about his experience of starting an R user group. The R4SocialScience group aims to bridge the gap between social science research and data analysis, offering support and training to academics, researchers, and industry professionals. Dr. Garg...
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News from R Submissions Working Group – Pilot 3 Successfully Reviewed by FDA
Blog contributed by Ning Leng, People and Product Leader, Roche-Genentech and Joel Laxamana, Principal Data Scientist, Roche-Genentech The R Consortium is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Pilot 3 Submission which extended the work done in Pilots 1 and 2 by generating the ADaM datasets. The complete FDA response letter is availab...
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Building Bridges in Haifa, Israel: How the New R User Group in Haifa is Establishing a Diverse R Community
The R Consortium recently interviewed Eli Eydlin, a dedicated member of the R community who has been instrumental in establishing an R User Group in Haifa, Israel. With a background in physics and a recent shift into the biotech industry, Eli was motivated to create the group after noticing the absence of a local R community in his new city. Despit...
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A New R Community in Ahmedabad, India, focused on Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Industries
The R Consortium recently interviewed Sanket Sinojia, organizer of the Ahmedabad R User Group (ARUG). With over 14 years of experience in statistical programming and data sciences in the clinical research industry, Sanket spearheaded the formation of ARUG to create a dedicated community focused on applying R in clinical research and pharmaceutical ...
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