Join guest host, Emma Hinkle, and her guests—Steven Millerman, Alessandra Richardson, and Rajni Parthasarathy—as they delve into the nuances of multicultural considerations in medical communications. This episode stems from an interesting roundtable discussion at the Annual Meeting of ISMPP 2024, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural differences in medical publications. From defining multicultural considerations in the medical communications space to practical insights for improving diversity in clinical trials and medical communications, this episode offers actionable strategies and real-world examples. Emma Hinkle is a Senior Medical Writer at MedThink SciCom, Alessandra Richardson is the Senior Manager of U.S. Medical Communications for Neurology and Immunology at EMD Serono, Steven Millerman is the General Manager of FingerPaint Group, and Rajni Parthasarathy is the VP of SCientific Services and DEI Lead at HCG. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are currently or past affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Thank you for listening to InformED! Please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and rate our show highly if you enjoyed it. ISMPP benefits medical publications and medical communications professionals by providing members with knowledge, community, and professionalism. Consider becoming a member! Visit ismpp.org.

Guest hosted by Victoria Hart, this episode features industry experts Kelly Soldavin and Jon Viney discussing the current landscape and future implications of AI in medical publications from a publisher and agency perspective. From enhancing accessibility and readability through plain language summaries to addressing concerns such as data security and accuracy, the conversation delves into the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into content development processes. The discussion also highlights the importance of evolving policies and guidelines to navigate the ethical and practical considerations of AI adoption in medical communications. Tune in to gain insights into how AI is shaping the future of medical publishing and communication. Victoria Hart is a Medical Associate at Open Health, Kelly Soldavin is a Senior Editor for the publisher Taylor & Francis Group, and Jon Viney is Senior Scientific Director at OPEN Health. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are currently or past affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Thank you for listening to InformED! Please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and rate our show highly if you enjoyed it. ISMPP benefits medical publications and medical communications professionals by providing members with knowledge, community, and professionalism. Consider becoming a member! Visit ismpp.org.

This episode of InformED is A Conversation with Compliance. Our guest host, Cassie Stox talks with two guests who have experience in company policies and procedures, compliance, publication processes and SOPs. Merry Saba and Megan Weigel share their experience and helpful insights into topics starting with why there is a compliance team to how the role of compliance has changed with the trends of the industry and finally, creating a positive dynamic between medical communicators and compliance teams. Cassie Stox is the VP of Media Strategy and Audience Insights at MedThink, Merry Saba is the Lead of Publication Standards at Sanofi, and Megan Weigel is the Medical Policy Advisor focusing in medical communications at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are currently or past affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Thank you for listening to InformED! Please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and rate our show highly if you enjoyed it. ISMPP benefits medical publications and medical communications professionals by providing members with knowledge, community, and professionalism. Consider becoming a member! Visit ismpp.org.

Prompted by historical flaws and suboptimal approaches, medical publications practice has evolved considerably over the last 20 years. Approaches to medical publications today are governed and regulated by a set of principles designed to ensure integrity, transparency, and an ethical approach. However, for those who are new to medical publications, it may not be clear where we started and how we have arrived at these principles. Join our guest host, Steve Palmisano, and guest Robert Wright as they continue to discuss this topic from their plenary session at the ISMPP 2023 Academy meeting. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are currently or past affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Thank you for listening to InformED! Please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and rate our show highly if you enjoyed it. ISMPP benefits medical publications and medical communications professionals by providing members with knowledge, community, and professionalism. Consider becoming a member! Visit ismpp.org.

In this episode of InformED, guest host Adeline Rosenberg is joined by Trishna Bharadia and Gavin Jones, all current members of ISMPP's Patient Engagement Task Force. Adeline, Trishna, and Gavin discuss the importance of patient involvement in scientific publications and health information. Trishna shares her insights as a patient advocate and patient engagement consultant, while Gavin discusses his role as a patient centricity leader at Open Health. Together, they explore ways to better incorporate the patient voice in the healthcare ecosystem and develop publications that are more patient-centric. Tune in to gain valuable insights on medical communications and patient engagement. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are currently or past affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Our guest host, Adeline Rosenberg is a patient advocate and senior medical writer in the patient engagement team at Oxford PharmaGenesis. Her guests include Trishna Bharadia, patient advocate and patient engagement consultant; and Gavin Jones, patient centricity lead at Open Health.

In this episode of Informed, guest host Dawn Lobban is joined by Simon Stones, an experienced patient advocate and senior medical writer. They discuss the topic of patients at scientific congresses and conferences. Simon shares his journey of being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease as a child, which inspired him to learn about his conditions and work to help others by amplifying the patient voice in research. Tune in to gain insights into the why, how, and where of patient involvement in scientific congresses – what it looks like now and what it could be in the future. Guest host Dawn Lobban, Medical and Patient Engagement Consultant is joined by Simon Stones, Senior Medical Writer, Envision Pharma Group for this episode of InformED. If you enjoyed this podcast, please watch the related ISMPP U titled Patients in Focus: Redefining Scientific Conference Dynamics found on our ISMPP U and eLearning site, https://www.pathlms.com/ismpp/courses/60368. ISMPP U’s are free to members. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Special Thanks to the University of Pittsburgh Journal of Healthcare Informatics Research ACL (Association of Computational Linguistics) AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association). Thank you for listening to InformED! Please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and rate our show highly if you enjoyed it. For more information, visit ismpp.org.

In this episode of InformED, we dive into the world of data analytics and omnichannel strategies in medical communications. Guest host Gary Burd is joined by experts in the field Kent Bhupathi, Andi Schmid, and Ilana Scholl to discuss the insights gained from analyzing healthcare professionals' online behaviors and how this data can inform and shape effective medical communication strategies. Tune in to discover more about how data insights power omnichannel strategies. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are currently or past affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Thank you for listening to InformED! Please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and rate our show highly if you enjoyed it. ISMPP benefits medical publications and medical communications professionals by providing members with knowledge, community, and professionalism. Consider becoming a member! Visit ismpp.org.

In this episode of Informed, guest host Jenny Ghith is joined by Dr. Yanshan Wang, Vice Chair of Research and Assistant Professor within the Department of Health Information Management at the University of Pittsburgh. They discuss how large language models and generative AI are changing how we communicate in medical publications, the importance of bridging dialogue amongst our specialties and professions, how we can learn from AI experts and the tech industry, and what we might anticipate in the future. This episode provides valuable perspectives on the intersection of AI and medical communications. Our host, Jenny Ghith, is the Omnichannel Strategy and Innovations Lead for Pfizer Oncology, and she is joined by Dr. Yanshan Wang, Vice Chair of Research and Assistant Professor within the Department of Health Information Management at the University of Pittsburgh for this thought-provoking episode. Produced by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals), in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts. The views expressed in this recording are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ISMPP or the companies or institutions with which they are affiliated. This presentation is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or regulatory advice. Special Thanks to the University of Pittsburgh Journal of Healthcare Informatics Research ACL (Association of Computational Linguistics) AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association). Thank you for listening to InformED! Please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and rate our show highly if you enjoyed it. For more information, visit ismpp.org.

Continuing our look at increasing patient participation in the scientific publication process, this episode of InformED will look at the process from a medical communications perspective. Our guests discuss questions to think through during the planning stages including: the different roles that patients can take, how to best communicate with patients and patient advocates, and education they may need to fully engage in the process. Guest host Kelly Soldavin, Senior Editor at Taylor & Francis Group is joined by Jacqui Oliver, Patient Partnership Director, Scientific at Envision Pharma Group and Sarah Griffiths Communications Director, Patient Engagement at Oxford PharmaGenesis to for this second episode in a series of patient engagement in scientific publishing podcasts.