VSNi Webinar Real World Lessons in Experimental Design – with Dr Vanessa Cave | VSNi Webinar

Good experimental design is the foundation of reliable, evidence-based research. In this webinar, Dr Vanessa Cave, Applied Statistician at VSNi and developer of Genstat, shares real-world examples showing how thoughtful design decisions can make or break the success of a study. Learn how to: Balance statistical rigour with practical constraints in field and lab trials Avoid common pitfalls such as pseudo-replication and missing data Design studies that generate reliable, actionable results Strengthen decision-making across plant, animal, forestry, and aquaculture research Whether you manage breeding programmes, design trials, or analyse data, this session offers practical guidance to help you get more value from your experiments. Explore our tools: CycDesigN – design efficient, optimised experiments Genstat – analyse trial data with mixed models and spatial analysis ASReml – model complex variance structures and estimate breeding values 👉 Learn more at https://vsni.co.uk 🎥 Subscribe to the VSNi channel for more webinars on experimental design, data analysis, and breeding programme optimisation. Presenter: Dr Vanessa Cave, Applied Statistician, VSNi Event: Real-World Lessons: Experimental Design in Practice (Live webinar, October 2025)