SAHMRI Registry Centre Datathon

SAHMRI Registry Centre Datathon

Submit an Expression of Interest to participate in an interactive Datathon event with up to 60 other like-minded individuals.

If selected, participants will work together in teams to solve a clinical question through applying data science tools and techniques to analyse large dataset(s).


Submit your Expression of Interest


Date:
19th March 2025 8:30am – 4:30pm (ACDT)

Venue: SAHMRI Auditorium, North Terrace, Adelaide

Academic Researchers, Clinical Researchers, Clinicians, Registry Managers, Statisticians, Data Managers, Project Managers, Data Analyst/Scientists and Students are invited to attend.

This event will precede the SAHMRI Registry Centre's Annual Symposium.

Not sure what a Datathon is? Check out these Frequently Asked Questions!

A datathon is an interactive event where participants work together in teams to solve a clinical question through applying data science tools and techniques to analyse large dataset(s). Clinicians and data scientists (including trainees) work together to generate insights and potential solutions to clinical questions.

The contents of the clinical databases made available at the datathon have been derived from original data that has been curated to preserve privacy and is considered de-identified, while providing enough information for meaningful analyses. Access will only be given under the terms and conditions described in the non-disclosure document signed by each participant.

The datathon allows for an exploratory process to be undertaken and provisional findings to be developed. We hope findings or signals will encourage further exploration using a formal applications and ethics process. Although participants will be able to retain the code developed on the day, the datasets will be destroyed at the completion of the Datathon.

Teams are each assigned a clinical question to interrogate one or more datasets with the aim of generating an insight or solution to the question. At the close of the day, each team will present their finding(s), providing the opportunity for participants to develop skills in showcasing the meaning and value behind the data and its application to the real world.

*Please note, some preparatory work may be required by participants prior to start of the Datathon.

Teams may choose to use one or all of the datasets on offer to answer their assigned clinical question:

  • Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry (ANZDATA)
  • Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) Registry - The Adult Patient Database
  • More to be confirmed!

Bring your own laptop (don’t forget the charger), be open to working with others and ready to jump in for the challenge. A rewarding and fun learning opportunity awaits!

Abstract presentations are reviewed by the scientific mentors. Judging is based on clinical relevance and impact – i.e. how your solution may influence or improve current practice, the novelty and impact of the proposed problem statement, the result presentation, and the team’s plans for the study moving forward.

If you have any questions, please contact us at registrycentre@sahmri.com or on (08) 8128 4281.

  • 10th January 2025: Applications close
  • 31st January 2025: Notificiation of applicants
  • Early March 2025: Introductory webinar, provision of dataset
  • 19th March 2025: Datathon Day!
  • 20th March 2025: Registry Centre Annual Symposium – winner of the Datathon presents results

  • 8:30AM: Registration
  • 9:00AM: Welcome and Introduction
  • 9:15AM: Pitching the questions and forming teams
  • 10:00AM: Introduction to the datasets


Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided

  • 10:30AM: Analysis commences
  • 3:30PM: Presentations
  • 4:20PM: Announcement of Datathon winner, closing statements
  • 4:30PM: Event closes