ISMPP Highlights
Medical Writer Joint Position Statement Recognized Worldwide
Over the past several months, the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Professional Medical Writers (JPS) has received various organizational endorsements, has had related journal articles published about it, and has been translated into new languages…
ISMPP West – A Perfect Niche for Smaller Biotech and Pharma
The first-ever ISMPP West meeting was filled with excitement and engagement for attendees from smaller biotech and pharmaceutical companies, as well as larger companies. The meeting program addressed a niche for those who work in publication teams – or are a team of one…
ISMPP Surpasses 1,600 Members – A New Milestone!
ISMPP has exceeded 1,600 members – a new milestone in record membership! With 1,602 members as of August 31, 2018, the Society experienced a 10.3% increase in its membership from one year prior when ISMPP had 1,452 members. The main drivers of this growth were…
Message from Our Leadership
Robert J. Matheis
ISMPP President and CEO
News and Trends
Evidence-Based Publication Planning: Mapping the Literature
A comprehensive understanding of the clinical data and scientific literature in a therapeutic area underpins publication planning. Gap analysis is one long-standing publication planning tool that can be used for this purpose, but what makes a good gap analysis?…
Encore vs. Original Presentations: Black, White, and Shades of Gray
After an “Original” abstract and its corresponding poster have been presented at a scientific or medical congress, publication professionals sometimes face challenges when preparing subsequent “Encore” presentations, and the way forward…
The Evolution of Patient Involvement in Medical Research: A Patient’s Perspective
Modern vocabulary includes two terms, “patient centricity” and “patient involvement,” that reflect inclusion of the patient community among other health care stakeholders as main subjects and partners for health care systems. While “patient centricity” refers to…
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 The MAP 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.
Can Marketing Provide Input at Publications and Data Communication Planning Meetings?
You are leading the strategic publications and data communication portions of business planning with your medical affairs and real-world outcomes teams. Your marketing colleagues have requested a seat at the table during these discussions…
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