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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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No More RoboWars – AI and Medical Communications
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being researched and applied in many industries, and it is showing promise in the clinic. Given this trend, what might be the effect of AI on the medical communications landscape and its expert practitioners in the future?…
From Systematic Literature Reviews to Indirect Treatment Comparisons – Where Do We Start and How Do We Succeed?
Systematic literature reviews (SLR), meta-analyses, and their close relative ‒ indirect treatment comparisons (ITC) ‒ are becoming increasingly important for informing decisions about treatment and reimbursement. Anyone with an interest…
It Takes a Village: The Value of Publication Planning with Functional Partners and External Stakeholders
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb meaning that a community of different people is needed to help a child grow and develop. The same could be said for “raising” a publication plan; insight and input are…
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ISMPP Member Publications and Presentations
ISMPP is pleased to share information about a publication on Good Practice for Conference Abstracts and Presentations (GPCAP); a publication and presentation related to Good Publication Practice 3 (GPP3) guidelines in the Asia Pacific region; and publications on open access policies of medical journals, medical writing support and clinical trial reporting, and…
Did You Know? Important Changes to the US Sunshine Act and More
The Educational Series on Data and Financial Transparency has been updated and is now available in the Member Center section of ISMPP’s website. The Educational Series is provided as a benefit to ISMPP members. An important addition to the Educational Series slide set is new information about…
ISMPP Sets Strong Educational Presence in Asia Pacific
Over 200 ISMPP members in the Asia Pacific region recently enjoyed two exciting educational events for medical publication and scientific communication professionals: the third Asia Pacific Meeting of ISMPP, held September 6, 2019, in Tokyo, Japan, and the first-ever ISMPP China Outreach Program, held August 23, 2019, in Shanghai, China…
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Preprint Review Results in Added Author?
You are the Scientific Director of a medical communications agency who is working with the Publications Director at a large pharma company. An external author posts draft one of a preclinical manuscript on their 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…
POLL RESULTS: Manuscript Submitted Before Author Approvals and Data Checks – Now What?
An industry client working on regional publications submits a manuscript to a journal before all authors have approved the final content and before a full data check has been performed. The authors had reviewed all previous drafts of the manuscript… 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.
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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