Nico Pitrelli

Transparency and public disclosure: What climate research can learn from clinical research – and vice versa - Volume 31, Issue

The healthcare industry is spearheading initiatives for public disclosure, open access, and plain language summaries in biomedical research. These initiatives are being mirrored in other fields of research as well, including climate research. Below…

Veterinary Medical Writing - Volume 31, Issue

For this issue of Veterinary Medical Writing, we have two articles from the veterinary world. The first is about the niche but increasingly in demand service of veterinary public relations (PR). Louisa Marcombes (editor)

Gained in Translation - Volume 28, Issue

I think going from actual medical writing to translation or vice versa is not a one-way street but an avenue. On a personal level, I think that translating goes hand in hand with being bilingual, or trilingual as I am now with Spanish, English, and…

For the greater good…Can agency competitors cooperate to advance medical publication practices? - Volume 24, Issue

The business of medical writing is competitive, but can it be cooperative? Is it time for agencies, which provide professional and ethical publication support to authors, to cooperate for the greater good of the medical publication profession?…

President’s Message - Volume 27, Issue

Dear EMWA Members,In my first President’s message I would like to say how honoured I am to represent EMWA and how excited I feel about the tasks of my new role. I would like to thank Abe Shevack and the other Executive Committee members for their…

Medical writing and medical translation – two crossing paths - Volume 28, Issue

Transitioning from medical writing into medical translation and vice versa is one of the many opportunities professional writers and translators may encounter in their career path. In this article, we present two personal experiences in doing so. We…

Fifth EMWA freelance business survey - Volume 25, Issue

Following surveys in 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2012, the fifth EMWA Freelance Business Survey was conducted in 2015. 181 respondents, most based in Europe, completed the survey. The findings indicate that freelance medical writing and related activities…

Preclinical studies - Volume 26, Issue

Welcome to this special issue about nonclinical and preclinical research. Nonclinical and preclinical research is the first step toward new drug development, where scientists investigate mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and safety. Many…

Mentor vs. line manager: Differences and similarities - Volume 30, Issue

A good mentor may be a good line manager in a business setting and vice versa, but there are some key differences: mentors are more skill-oriented, while line managers are more goal-oriented. People who are both good line managers and mentors are…