上海生物统计学术论坛2014年2月25日在上海财经大学举行 With growing presence of global pharmaceutical companies in Shanghai, rapid growth of China pharmaceutical industry, and the increasing trend for out-sourcing of statistical services to China, the number of biostatisticians and the demands for the biostatistics expertise are quickly increasing. The Shanghai Biostatistics Forum (SBF) is formed to (1) promoting biometrics-related professions in China as international talent forces, (2) enhancing the recognition of professionals in biostatistics, clinical data management and programming, and (3) providing information exchange and networking opportunities. More specifically, SBF will provide a platform in Shanghai and adjacent areas To share and exchange information, experiences, and research findings in the biopharmaceutical statistics, clinical data management and programming. To enhance the communication between the industry, academia, and regulatory authorities. To promote the globalization, unification and standardization of statistics practice in the pharmaceutical industry. To provide training and education opportunities for prospective professions. To promote biostatistics profession from international perspectives.