WUSS 2024 Conference Proceedings
Sacramento, CA
September 4-6, 2024
Hands-on Workshops (HOWs)
101. Hands-on Python PDFs: Using the pypdf Library To Programmatically Design, Complete, Read, and Extract Data from PDF Forms Having Digital Signatures
Troy Martin Hughes, Data Llama Analytics
118. Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?
Scott Burroughs, Orbis Clinical
149. Putting Power into the Hands of the Programmer with SAS Viya Workbench
Joe Madden, SAS
169. Customizing SAS Studio in Viya: The Next Step
Danny R Modlin, SAS
170. A hands-on introduction to end-to-end data projects in Python for SAS Programmers
Matthew T Slaughter, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research
Isaiah Lankham, Legacy Health
174. X-Ray Image Classification with Neural Networks
Riley Rutan, San Diego state university
Eric C Braga, San Diego State Univ
Xinyu Du, xinyu.xydu@gmail.com
186. A Framework for Clinical Trial Data Synthesis
James Joseph, EDA CLINICAL
187. Simulation in SAS for Estimating Power
Michael Williams, PHASTAR Inc
191. Developing a SAS Macro for ISNI: Assessing Missing Data Sensitivity Beyond MAR Assumptions
Bocheng Jing, Northern California Institute for Research and Education
L. Grisell Diaz-Ramirez, University of California, San Francisco
John Boscardin, University of California, San Francisco
192. Utilizing the Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use Data File as a “Training” Data Set
Louise S Hadden, Cormac Corporation
198. Commit early, commit often! A gentle, hands-on introduction to the joy of Git and GitHub
Isaiah Lankham, Legacy Health
Matthew T Slaughter, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research
200. Map It Out: Using SG Attribute Maps for Precise Control of PROC SGPLOT Output
Josh Horstman, PharmaStat LLC
207. Mastering Clinical Trial Reporting with SAS
Matt Becker, SAS
209. GIT Intro for SAS Coders that need to GIT started
Zeke Torres, Code629
210. Multiple Imputation in Interim Analyses
Bill Coar, Axio, a Cytel Company
220. Introduction to Conditional Power by Example
Bill Coar, Axio, a Cytel Company
Lectures
102. Just Stringing Along: FIND Your Way to Great User-Defined Functions
Richann Jean Watson, DataRich Consulting
Louise S Hadden, Cormac Corporation
103. Incorporating Macro with PROC REPORT Code
Jane Eslinger, Eslinger Enterprises
104. SAS Macro Programming Tips and Techniques
Kirk Paul Lafler, sasNerd
106. Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities with SAS and Open-Source Software (OSS) Integration
Kirk Paul Lafler, sasNerd
Ryan Paul Lafler, Premier Analytics Consulting, LLC
Joshua J Cook, University of West Florida (UWF)
Stephen Sloan, Dawson D R
Anna Wade, Emanate Biostats
108. Creating Custom Excel Spreadsheets with Built-in Autofilters Using SAS Output Delivery System (ODS)
Kirk Paul Lafler, sasNerd
112. Introduction to developing Neural Nets
David Horvath, PhilaSUG
113. Leveraging “UNIX Tools” (GNU) for Data Analysis
David Horvath, PhilaSUG
114. From Muggles to Macros: Transfiguring Your SAS Programs With Dynamic, Data-Driven Wizardry
Josh Horstman, PharmaStat LLC
Richann Jean Watson, DataRich Consulting
115. Developing Artificial and Convolutional Neural Networks with Python’s Keras API for TensorFlow
Ryan Paul Lafler, Premier Analytics Consulting, LLC
Anna Wade, Emanate Biostats
116. Charting Your Organization’s Machine Learning Roadmap
Ryan Paul Lafler, Premier Analytics Consulting, LLC
117. LAST CALL to Get Tipsy with SAS : Tips for Using CALL Subroutines
Lisa A Mendez, Army MEDCOM
Richann Jean Watson, DataRich Consulting
119. Limit of Detection Calculation Methods Comparison for PCR-based Quantitative Studies using the SAS System
Jesse Albert Canchola, Roche Diagnostics Solutions
120. SAS Job Searching and Interviewing tips Strategies in the Post-Pandemic era
Jayanth Iyengar, Data Systems Consultants LLC
122. Airbnb Consumer Behavior Analysis
Evelyn Larson, Oklahoma State University
Anabeli Chandra, Oklahoma State University
123. How does SAS Viya and Open Source Integrate
Melodie Rush, SAS
124. Macro Variable Arrays Made Easy with macroArray SAS package
Bart Jablonski, yabwon
125. Fifty Shades of SAS Programming, or 53 (+3) Syntax Snippets for a Table Look-up Task, or How to Learn SAS by Solving Only One Exercise!
Bart Jablonski, yabwon
Quentin McMullen, Siemens Healthineers
130. Matrices and More: An Overview of the SAS/IML Language
Rick Wicklin, SAS
131. Ten tips for simulating data with SAS
Rick Wicklin, SAS
132. Automation of Submission of Programs in Analysis Data Reviewer’s Guide for FDA and PMDA Submissions
Junying Zhang, Gilead Science
133. A Survey of Some of the Most Useful SAS Functions
Ron Cody, Camp Verde Assoc.
136. Navigating Career Crossroads: From Statistical Manager to Entrepreneur
Iuliana Constantin, CoE Pharma
143. The Essentials of SAS Dates and Times
Derek Morgan, Bristol Myers Squibb
144. PROC SORT (then and) NOW
Derek Morgan, Bristol Myers Squibb
145. Time Since Last Dose: Anatomy of a SQL Query
Derek Morgan, Bristol Myers Squibb
147. The Everytown Research database: Using SAS analytic procedures to analyze mass shootings
Jayanth Iyengar, Data Systems Consultants LLC
148. Uniform Hashing of Arbitrary Input into Key-Exclusive Segments
Paul Michael Dorfman, Dorfman Consulting
150. Bessler’s Principles of Communication-Effective Data Visualization
LeRoy Bessler, Bessler Consulting and Research
151. Exploration and Revelation for COVID-19 Data: An Atlas and Other Visual Data Insights
LeRoy Bessler, Bessler Consulting and Research
152. The SAS Supervisor
Don Henderson, Retired
153. Array Hashing: Simple, Fast, and Efficient
Paul Michael Dorfman, Dorfman Consulting
155. Leading with Impact: Building Stronger Programming Teams Through Effective Leadership and Collaboration
Menaga Guruswamy Ponnupandy, Thermo Fisher Scientific
157. Will statistical programmers be replaced by Artificial Intelligence?
Junying Zhang, Gilead Science
159. Estimating causal effects of health interventions using instrumental variables
Mehrnaz Siavoshi, Walden University
160. iCSR: A Wormhole to Interactive Data Exploration Universe
Sudhir Kedare, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Steve Wade, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
161. inspectoR: QC in R? No Problem!
Steve Wade, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Sudhir Kedare, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
162. Interactive Data Analysis and Exploration with composR: See the Forest AND the Trees
Steve Wade, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Sudhir Kedare, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
166. Statistical Programmers Role for SPM Analysis
Marckenley Mercie, Bristol Myers Squibb
Ce (Colin) Zhou, Bristol Myers Squibb
167. Lions, Tigers and Documentation ???
Brett C Peppe, Cedalion Risk Management LLC
171. Identifying a Skilled Nursing Facility Associated COVID-19 Case in Surveillance Data
Kathryn Doh, California Department of Public Health
Maggie G Tufts, California Dept. of Public Health
172. How to Modify SAS 9 Programs to Run in SAS Viya
Danny R Modlin, SAS
175. Flight Delay Analysis and Prediction
Eric C Braga, San Diego State Univ
Riley Rutan, San Diego state university
Miguel Angel Bravo Martinez del Valle, San Diego State University
Xinyu Du, xinyu.xydu@gmail.com
Fernanda Carrillo, San Diego State University
179. Training Domain Specific AI for Clinical Data: Developing an AI Agent to Transform EDC data to CDISC SDTM and then to ADaM Standards
Sy J Truong, Meta-Xceed, Inc.
182. Analyzing Goalkeeper Impact in Premier League Football
Alec Troy Christiansen, Oklahoma State University
Benjamin T Houser, Oklahoma State University
183. A SAS Macro to Calculate Therapeutic Intensity Score
Rachelle Juan, Kaiser Permanente Southern California
185. SAS Viya vs SAS 9: Architecture and Performance For SAS Users / Teaming With Your SAS Architect and Admin For A Fast SAS Viya
Michael Shealy, Cached Consulting, LLC
188. Simulating Optimal Sample Sizes for Joyful Canine Jaws Using SAS
Chary Akmyradov, Arkansas Children’s Research Institute
Lida Gharibvand, Loma Linda University
189. The Business Value of Diversity Combined with Data Science
Stephen Sloan, Dawson D R
190. Regression Analysis Made Easy Using SAS Studio
Zheyuan Yu, Walter
193. Comparative Examples of Geocoding and Mapping Techniques in SAS and R Using Centers for Disease Control Survey Data
Joshua J Cook, University of West Florida (UWF)
Louise S Hadden, Cormac Corporation
Swann Arp Adams, University of South Carolina
194. Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis and Visualization Using Python
Leon Rod Davoody, Student
Lida Gharibvand, Loma Linda University
196. From Keys to Credit: A Deep Dive into Homeownership’s Influence on Loan Quality
Yi-Che Chen, Oklahoma State University
Debanik Chakraborty, Oklahoma State University
197. What comes after the semicolon? How I learned to stop worrying and love the meeting
Isaiah Lankham, Legacy Health
Matthew T Slaughter, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research
199. Advanced DATA Step Look-Back and Look-Ahead Techniques
Josh Horstman, PharmaStat LLC
202. Count, Lag, Retain! Let’s go through it one more time!
Steve Black, Neurocrine Biosciences
203. It’s All about the Base Procedures
Jane Eslinger, Eslinger Enterprises
205. Taking the Mystery Out of and Debugging PROC HTTP
Kim Wilson, SAS
208. Customized LOG/LST name with the SAS Config File
Zeke Torres, Code629
214. The Dummy’s Guide to Getting Started with SAS
Chris Hemedinger, SAS
215. Methods and Tools for Publishing SAS Papers, Books, and Other Documentation
Jim Blum, UNC Wilmington
Jonathan W Duggins, North Carolina State University
Live Demonstartions
121. Jedi SAS Tricks for DS2 Programmers
Mark Jordan, SAS Institute, Inc.
126. Five Easy Ways to Make Your SAS Code Run Faster
Mark Jordan, SAS Institute, Inc.
128. Beyond Macro – Data-Driven Programming with CAS in SAS Viya
Mark Jordan, SAS Institute, Inc.
135. Handling Missing Values in SAS 9 and SAS Viya
Melodie Rush, SAS
154. Get a GPS to Navigate Your Skills to Find Career Purpose
Lisa A Mendez, Army MEDCOM
Charu Shankar, SAS Institute
156. Correlation of a Composite Self-Reported Symptoms Severity Score with Patient Number of Symptoms as Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Viral Status/Load using the SAS(r) System
Jesse Albert Canchola, Roche Diagnostics Solutions
163. CTRL + S(HARE): A Programmer’s Advice for Branding on Social Media
Inka Leprince, PharmaStat, LLC
164. Here Comes the Rain (Cloud Plot) Again
Bart Jablonski, yabwon
165. Streamlining Your Workflow: Creating Portable and Automated SAS Project Folders Using Your SAS Enterprise Guide Project Name
Chary Akmyradov, Arkansas Children’s Research Institute
168. PROC BGLIMM: The Smooth Transition to Bayesian Analysis
Danny R Modlin, SAS
173. SAS Visual Analytics a low code no code approach to dashboard reporting
Charu Shankar, SAS Institute
178. The Dataset-JSON Submission Process
Sarvar Khamidov, New York University
James Joseph, EDA CLINICAL
184. Integration of an R Language Function Within SAS to Perform Conditional Multivariate Saddlepoint Approximation
Christopher Johnson, Utah State University
195. The Current State of Teaching Biostatistics in Academia
Lida Gharibvand, Loma Linda University
201. How RANK are your deciles? Using PROC RANK and PROC MEANS to create deciles based on observations and numeric values
Lisa A Mendez, Army MEDCOM
204. Deciding What to Write About in the SAS World
Jane Eslinger, Eslinger Enterprises
206. SAS Viya in Action: Enhancing Life Sciences Data Analysis
Matt Becker, SAS
211. SAS Studio, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Extension for Visual Studio Code: Which should I use?
Casey Smith, SAS Institute Inc.
212. Using VS Code with SAS
Chris Hemedinger, SAS
213. Working with SAS and Microsoft 365
Chris Hemedinger, SAS
216. Who’s Still Bringing That Big Data Energy? Leading a SAS Conference by Leveraging a 48-Year Longitudinal Analysis of 30,498 Presentations in the SAS User Community
Troy Martin Hughes, Data Llama Analytics
217. From Word Clouds to Phrase Clouds to Amaze Clouds: A Data-Driven Python Programming Solution To Building Configurable Taxonomies That Standardize, Categorize, and Visualize Phrase Frequency
Troy Martin Hughes, Data Llama Analytics
218. An introduction to Quarto: A Versatile Open-Source Tool for Data Reporting and Visualization
Joshua J Cook, University of West Florida (UWF)
Swann Arp Adams, University of South Carolina
219. SAS-tastic Visuals: Turning Data into Eye Candy!
Matt Becker, SAS