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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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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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Permission Granted? The Ins and Outs of Copyrights in Medical Publishing
Medical publication professionals use the work of others when emailing an interesting article to the team, storing a copy in a literature database, or providing copies of articles to clients, vendors, review committees, advisors, or authors. They create new materials…
Publishing Clinical Research in High-Tier Journals: Tips and Experience-Sharing
There is an expectation that pharmaceutical companies should responsibly share the data that are generated by interventional clinical trials, and many pharmaceutical companies have committed to publishing all clinical trial data in peer-reviewed journals…
Shire Announces New Open Access Policy
Shire has adopted a new publication policy that requires the submission of all Shire-supported research manuscripts to journals that offer public availability via open access. Shire announced its new policy at the recent European Meeting of ISMPP, January 23-24, 2018, in London…
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ISMPP: Looking to the Future
With ISMPP well into its second decade as a professional society, we find ourselves in an excellent position. We have been very successful to date and demonstrated strong historical growth, both in terms of our size and geographical footprint. This year’s Annual Meeting in the US was the largest ever…
ISMPP Unveils New Vision and Mission
Over the past year, ISMPP, through the efforts of its Strategic Workgroup, has been evaluating the current medical publications landscape and assessing potential future trends. To build on its historical success and strong growth, the Society…
ISMPP Member Publications and Presentations
ISMPP is pleased to share information about a recent blog authored by a Society member, plus the 27 posters from the 2018 European Meeting of ISMPP. The Society encourages members to publish and present research and information related to publishing practices to…
What Would You Do?
POLL: Compensating a Statistician Author for Time Spent on a Manuscript?
You are a company medical publication professional. A freelance consultant statistician is paid by the sponsor to undertake complex analyses for a study. These data are to be included in a manuscript and the statistician is invited to participate as an author so that the data can be appropriately described. The statistician agrees, but requests to be compensated for the time spent contributing to the manuscript…
POLL RESULTS: The Authorship Order Dilemma
You are a company medical publication professional. The publication steering committee of a company-sponsored pivotal phase 3 clinical trial has selected investigators to serve as authors, but the committee and authors are having difficulty in deciding the order of authorship. During discussions, multiple authors believe that they have equal rights to the first author position based on their contributions. 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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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