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AI-powered platforms and search engines are synthesizing peer-reviewed medical literature into actionable insights for HCPs. What are the implications for traditional information channels? Share your perspective by taking the latest What Would You Do? poll.
Hot Topics
April’s hot topic is the ISMPP Annual Meeting, of course! Visit our Hot Topics page to get ready for the event taking place on April 19th through the 22nd in Washington, DC. See you there!
Knowledge Hub
Visit ISMPP Insider’s Knowledge Hub for content across foundational and applied themes and topics. Explore curated collections or targeted searches to view recent and archival material.
Did You Know?
The first Annual Meeting of ISMPP took place in Princeton, NJ, USA on April 25-26, 2005. At that seminal event, the initial planning for the Society and a key initiative called “Driving the Value of Publications: An Integrated Approach” were launched.
In Practice
Amplifying Science: A Guide to Developing Impactful Podcasts
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical communications, podcasts have emerged as a useful tool for disseminating medical information. These on-demand audio programs offer a unique blend of accessibility and conversational engagement, making them a beneficial medium for reaching health care professionals, researchers, and patients. This article provides some insights and tips on how to create engaging audio experiences that enhance scientific discourse and extend the reach of publications.
Unlocking Evidence Impact: Aligning IEGPs and Strategic Publications for Smarter Communication
In today’s data-rich environment, the life sciences sector continues to struggle with a surprisingly persistent challenge: inconsistent communication of evidence across stakeholder audiences. A practical way forward is the alignment of Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGPs) with strategic publication planning. This article explores how medical communications and publications professionals can help create stronger, more coordinated scientific communication by connecting the “what” (evidence generation) with the “when, where, and how” (dissemination).
Cutting the Clutter: ISMPP’s ORION Task Force Aims to Streamline RFIs
The Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes are critical components of medical publication management, enabling stakeholders to evaluate services and establish strategic partnerships. The ISMPP ORION Task Force was established to assess current RFI/RFP practices, identify pain points, explore the benefits and drawbacks of standardization, and develop resources to enhance efficiency, quality, and transparency across stakeholders.
From ISMPP
Welcome to ISMPP Insider!
Introducing ISMPP Insider, the evolution of the MAP Newsletter. Like The MAP, Insider brings together expert perspectives, practical insights, trusted guidance, and program news to support the ISMPP community.
Publication Governance Across Biopharma: Your Input Needed
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical communications continues to grow, many organizations are beginning to establish formal policies to guide its responsible use. To better understand current approaches and areas of need, ISMPP has launched a new member survey on company AI policies in medical publications.
2026 ISMPP European Meeting: Evolving with Purpose
The 2026 European Meeting of ISMPP in London centered on a challenge many publication professionals face today: maintaining scientific excellence while working more efficiently. With a record 428 attendees, the meeting delivered standout sessions, strong engagement, and expanded reach.
What Would You Do?
Poll Results—Bridging Disciplines: What is the Best Path to Publishing Together?
You lead a study on environmental factors and human health, generating data that could potentially change practice. Multiple institutions and experts from diverse fields, such as environmental science, epidemiology, and public health, contributed to the study, each with different publication priorities—speed, collaboration, transparency. Now you must decide on the best approach for publishing the findings. What would you do?
Poll Results: Level of Detail for Efficacy and Safety Data in a Clinical Study Publication?
You are a medical publication professional in a pharmaceutical company, working on a clinical trial publication for a novel drug that has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of a life-threatening disease. Some of the authors are keen to emphasize the promising efficacy outcomes without, in your opinion, incorporating the same level of detail about certain adverse events. What Would You Do?
In our role as medical publication professionals, we may occasionally encounter situations in which it is not obvious how to ensure good publication practice. Have you ever wished you could consult the ISMPP membership for guidance when these situations arise? Here’s your opportunity!
What Would You Do? is a section of ISMPP Insider that presents case scenarios as an educational tool for medical publication professionals. The section provides a case scenario to ponder, and readers are invited to participate in a poll by selecting one of the listed solutions. Readers can also submit their thoughts on the scenario anonymously. The poll results, plus educational insights, are posted in a later issue for readers to digest.
New! Content Lab
About Content Lab
Content Lab is ISMPP Insider’s dedicated space for timely, relevant, and practical insights in medical communications. Content Lab features concise articles designed to inform, inspire, and spark conversation among our members.
Whether you’re looking for a quick tip or a deeper dive into the challenges and opportunities facing medical publication and communication professionals,Content Lab delivers informed perspectives, straight from ISMPP. Our goal: to beyour trusted voice for advancing best practices, integrity, and innovation inmedical communications.
Connecting the Dots in Medical Communications: Three Perspectives on Navigating Stakeholder Alignment
Medical communications teams sit at the center of an increasingly complex stakeholder landscape, making alignment harder to sustain as organizations scale. Drawing on three expert perspectives, this article explores why these challenges persist—and practical ways teams can navigate them more effectively without adding complexity.
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ISMPP Insider’s Knowledge Hub represents a central space for exploring and discovering content, new and older. Content is organized across foundational and applied themes and topics. Explore curated collections or targeted searches to view recent and archival material.
Ethics, Integrity, & Transparency
Principles, values, and real-world considerations that guide ethical decision-making, transparency, and trust in medical publications and communications (the WHY)
Medical Writing & Communications
Practical perspectives on writing quality, collaboration, and the day-to-day practice and craft of medical communications
Standards, Guidelines, & Policies
Authoritative guidelines, policies, and evolving requirements that operationalize ethical and transparent practices and support consistent implementation (the HOW)
Innovation & Technology
Informed perspectives on emerging tools, technologies, and evolving practices shaping the future of medical communications
Publication Strategy & Planning
Strategic approaches to planning, aligning, and delivering evidence and publications across the research lifecycle
Professional Development & Community
Insights and experiences that support career growth, skills development, and engagement across the medical communications community