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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.
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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!
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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.
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Change as the Only Constant: How Will the Role of Medical Communication Professionals Evolve by 2025?
As the medical communications field rapidly evolves, the scale and scope of our profession are expanding. What are the areas that publication professionals need to learn about and what skills will be needed to be successful in 2025?…
The Year in Review / The Year Ahead
“The Year in Review / The Year Ahead” highlights significant topics in the year 2020 that were selected by The MAP Working Group. Watch three members of The MAP Working Group introduce each topic in videos. Information is also provided about ISMPP resources covering the individual topics…
What I Would Like You to Know: A Medical Affairs Perspective
What are the key things you want your medical publication colleagues to know from your experience as a medical affairs professional? It is key to think strategically when working in the medical affairs profession. Developing a publication is not just creating a data dump from the clinical study report; it is telling a story out of that data…
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ISMPP to be Featured in Advancements Television Series in 1Q 2022
ISMPP is honored to be featured in an upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson, scheduled for broadcast in 1Q 2022. The Advancements television segment will present information about the medical publications profession and ISMPP’s role in establishing and maintaining standards for the profession…
Beyond Words: How Voice, Graphics, and Video are Changing the Way Researchers Reach Audiences
A new resource, Article Enhancements: A Beginners Guide, from the ISMPP Social Media and Web-based Metrics Working Group, seeks to inform, educate, and answer questions about many of the ways authors are now able to present data and their findings to readers…
“In The Know” – Key Updates in Medical Publications
This “In The Know” article highlights various updates in medical publications, to keep professionals apprised of recent developments: a Letter to the Editor about professional medical writers in JAMA Oncology, updated guidance on reporting of race and ethnicity in the AMA Manual of Style, new dates for the 9th Peer Review Congress, and new features in PubMed…
What Would You Do?
Proceed with Data & Author Changes to a 2-year-old Manuscript?
You are the medical writer on a real-world evidence (RWE) manuscript that was initiated 2 years ago. At first draft stage, the project was put on hold. The lead author would like to perform additional analyses and include one of their colleagues as an author. Meanwhile, the new project owner/client would like to finalize and submit the article as soon as possible. What would you do?
POLL RESULTS: Publication in a Predatory Journal
You are a medical publication professional and have been supporting a client with a secondary manuscript for a Phase 3 study. You recommended target journals and worked with the author team throughout the submission process. Following the publication, it becomes apparent that the manuscript was submitted to a predatory journal…
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.
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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.
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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