ISMPP Highlights
Patients First… at the 19th Annual Meeting!
ISMPP is thrilled to report that 720 attendees gathered at the 19th Annual Meeting of ISMPP, April 24-26, 2023, in Washington, DC – a n! We were also honored that 247, over 40%, were first-time attendees to an ISMPP Annual Meeting! This article shares highlights and photos from the 18th Annual Meeting…
ISMPP Announces Restructure of Its Committees
ISMPP announces a restructure of its committees to better meet the needs of the profession, the Society and our members. The ISMPP Committee Structure will have 4 new pillars that are intended to achieve practice-focused objectives and meet the distinct needs of key segments in the profession…
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!
Message from Our Leadership
Robert J. Matheis
ISMPP President and CEO
News and Trends
Publications Without Borders – Harmonizing Local and Global Planning
Pharma-sponsored publications add to the evidence base and play a crucial role in various activities, including medical education, medical information, marketing, pricing and market access, and regulatory affairs. They also ensure timeliness of transparent data disclosure. At the local level, publications primarily serve specific needs, such as reimbursement activities, filling evidence gaps, or guiding local clinical practice…
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…
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.
POLL RESULTS: Proceed with Data & Author Changes to a 2-year-old Manuscript?
You are the medical writer on a real-world evidence (RWE) manuscript that was initiated 2 years ago. At first draft stage, the project was put on hold. The lead author would like to perform additional analyses and include one of their colleagues as an author. Meanwhile, the new project owner/client would like to finalize and submit the article as soon as possible. What would you do?
ISMPP (pronounced IzMap) is the only nonprofit organization founded by medical publication professionals for medical publication professionals