ISMPP Highlights
2023 European Meeting Draws Record Attendance – Many for the First Time!
ISMPP members gathered together in London for two days of collaboration, networking, learning and sharing. The 2023 European Meeting welcomed a record-high number of attendees with 360 industry professionals gathering at the Bishopsgate etc.venues in the heart of the city. Adding to the excitement, 164 attendees participated in this meeting for their first time!
New Ethics Case Studies Present Insights on Common Publication Dilemmas
The ISMPP Ethics and Standards Committee is excited to announce 4 new case studies that present common dilemmas in the publication process and walk through the thought process for how one might arrive at possible resolutions…
Progress Towards a Reporting Guideline for Consensus-based Research: An Update from ACCORD
Following robust preparatory work, a Delphi process is underway to validate and refine a reporting guideline for consensus-based research, titled ACCORD (ACcurate COnsensus Reporting Document)…
Message from Our Leadership
Robert J. Matheis
ISMPP President and CEO
News and Trends
Data Visualization: Call to Action for Publication Professionals
Data visualization in peer-reviewed publications is a powerful way to communicate science to broad audiences. When used effectively, data visualization can make information easier to understand and remember, thereby increasing the likelihood of data being used to guide clinical practice with evidence-based decisions…
“They Said What?” Recommendations for Capturing the Voice of Authors in Asia Pacific Region
Just as people have learning styles that vary between individuals, societal norms can vary significantly between cultures. Publication professionals operating in North America or Europe may not be aware of how their communications norms and preferences differ from those of their peers and authors based in APAC…
Exploring the Future of Generative AI in Medical Publishing
With the initial curiosity around ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continuing at time of press for this article, we looked to explore this technology further and the implications for SciComms and publishing….
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.
To Use AI or To Not Use AI…for Manuscript Development?
You are a researcher working on a groundbreaking clinical study that could potentially lead to a significant advancement in the treatment of a complex disease. Some members of the research team want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop the first draft of the manuscript. Other team members are concerned about accuracy, interpretation, and potential bias in the content. What Would You Do?
ISMPP (pronounced IzMap) is the only nonprofit organization founded by medical publication professionals for medical publication professionals