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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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Who Gets Paid for What? A Practical Guide for Medical Publication Professionals
Compensation for publications activities is highly regulated to protect patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs) and the reputation of the pharmaceutical, biotech and device industries, and to limit perceptions of bias and conflict. This article aims to address the practical application of current regulations and guidelines that apply to industry-sponsored research, and to give the reader insights into our own experience as publications professionals….
AI Tools for Systematic Literature Reviews
A systematic literature review (SLR) allows us to find and evaluate existing evidence to answer a specific research question… many people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI), especially when considering large and complex SLRs, which would otherwise not be feasible without AI because of cost or turnaround time…
Publication Planning for Medical Devices: The Opportunities in an Underserved Field
For nearly two decades, ISMPP has helped identify and refine what goes into a successful, ethical, and transparent publication plan, most recently in the form of the Good Publication Practice (GPP 2022) guidelines. But how applicable are these recommended practices to the medical device industry, whose technologies represent a crucial but oft-overlooked sector of contemporary healthcare?…
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ISMPP Hosts 14th Annual #MedComms Day on June 25, 2025
The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) is thrilled to announce that it will host the 14th Annual #MedComms Day Celebration on June 25, 2025. This global celebration is dedicated to recognizing the vital role that medical publications and communications professionals play in healthcare.
Advancing Core Values in an Integrated Age: Key Takeaways from the 2025 ISMPP European Meeting
The 2025 European Meeting of ISMPP, held from 27-29 January at Novotel London West, brought together a record-setting number of 418 attendees from 16 countries to explore the theme “Core Values for an Integrated Age.” The event highlighted the evolving landscape of medical publications and communications, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with core professional values.
2024 ISMPP Academy Takes Place in Philadelphia
ISMPP Academy was a great success leaving attendees equipped with new knowledge, practical tools, and a strengthened network to propel their careers in medical communications and publications. We look forward to the continued growth and success of ISMPP Academy in the years to come. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this remarkable event!
What Would You Do?
Poll Results: Level of Detail for Efficacy and Safety Data in a Clinical Study Publication?
You are a medical publication professional in a pharmaceutical company, working on a clinical trial publication for a novel drug that has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of a life-threatening disease. Some of the authors are keen to emphasize the promising efficacy outcomes without, in your opinion, incorporating the same level of detail about certain adverse events. What Would You Do?
Submit an Encore Abstract to an Original Abstract-Only Congress?
The publication team is eager to submit an abstract to a prestigious congress, but you face a dilemma. The congress explicitly states that it accepts original content only, whereas the publication team wants to develop an abstract based on data from three previously shared abstracts/publications. As the publication lead, you need to decide on the best course of action. 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)
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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