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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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Advisory Boards: Words of Advice and a 10-point Checklist
Are you considering running an advisory board meeting? Do you want to improve on an advisory board you managed recently – or are you about to start planning your first? Do you have questions such as: How do I plan the meeting? How can I ensure compliance with regulations? Whom should I invite? How can I ensure the meeting meets my objectives?…
What Is Health Literacy in Clinical Research Communications, and Why Is It Important?
Communicating with patients about clinical trials is challenging in today’s increasingly complex world of treatment options. While access to information about clinical trials is more widely available, patients with serious illnesses can be easily overwhelmed before they fully understand their options. This gap between access and understanding…
The Year in Review / The Year Ahead
“The only constant is change,” attributed to Heraclitus ca 500 BC, holds true for medical publication professionals in the 21st century. At times, it may feel like every week brings an announcement of a new regulation, guideline, protocol, or requirement, and we must always adapt, adjust, and move forward in kind. “The Year in Review/The Year Ahead”…
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Celebrating Success! Our Landmark Virtual 16th Annual Meeting of ISMPP
What started out as a live 16th Annual Meeting to be held in April 2020 evolved into plans for a virtual event held June 16-18, 2020, amidst changes in holding live conferences due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. With 379 attendees, the virtual 16th Annual Meeting exceeded ISMPP’s expectations for attendance. We celebrate that success!…
Subscribe to Our 1st InformED Podcast on Measuring Publication Value
ISMPP recently announced the launch of our new podcast, InformED. We are now excited to share that our first podcast series – Expanding the Reach of Medical Communications – will start on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Hear the episode, “Measuring Publication Value: What are Impact Metrics for Publications?” Alice Choi, Chief Operating Officer at McCann Health, will share her insights…
Member Research at 2020 ISMPP Meetings and More!
This Member Publications and Presentations article shares information about abstracts accepted for presentation at the virtual 16th Annual Meeting of ISMPP, June 16-18, 2020; posters presented at the 2020 European Meeting of ISMPP, January 21-22; an editorial by ISMPP leadership on the evolving role of medical publication professionals; and the EASE Statement on Quality Standards…
What Would You Do?
Permission to Reuse a Congress Poster Recording
You are a medical publication professional working with a poster author who has been given the option to include an audio recording with an encore poster presentation. The original poster presentation at a major congress included an audio recording. There is concern that while the major congress gives permission for the poster to be encored, the congress does not have permission policies in place allowing for the re-use of the audio recording, for which they hold copyright. What Would You Do?
POLL RESULTS: Preprint Review Results in Added Author?
An external author posts the first draft of a preclinical manuscript on his/her department preprint server to invite review and comments from colleagues who performed some of the work yet did not meet all ICMJE criteria for full authorship. This author is now petitioning the author group to add one more colleague who provided insightful comments to the author byline…
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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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