The freelance medical writer and the medical writing agency: A symbiotic relationship - Volume 32, Issue

The medical writing industry is evolving. With a growing demand for competent and experienced medical writers in both the product industry (pharmaceutical, biotechnology-related, and medical technology-related) and service providers (clinical…

Peer review of a clinical trial protocol: Practical tips for regulatory medical writers, clinicians, and clinical scientists - Volume 32, Issue

Protocol development is a critical milestone in the clinical drug development process for all pharmaceutical companies conducting clinical trials. A regulatory medical writer (RMW) plays a crucial role in the protocol development and peer review…

Passing the torch - Volume 21, Issue

This issue is the first where I will be serving as Editor-in-Chief of Medical Writing (MEW). Elise Langdon-Neuner, Editor-in-Chief since 2004, will be stepping down. This is yet another step in the evolution of the journal.

For those of you unfamili…

Out on Our Own - Volume 30, Issue

Editorial Welcome readers, I’ve lost count how many times people ask me, what is a medical writer? And it isn’t just my mum and aunt who ask me such a question; medical doctors, PhD students, and academic professors are often surprised that…

Message from the President - Volume 23, Issue

These two years in the Executive Committee flew by. They will remain in my heart for ever. It is difficult to summarise the emotions and the things we accomplished these last two years. When this adventure started in Cyprus, Susan Bhatti, the…

My First Medical Writing - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editor: Evguenia Alechine I’m glad to be sharing the work of a rising star in the medical writing and science communication world. On this occasion, I had the pleasure of working with Valentina Torres Monserrat, who has a degree in…

Medicines information for patients: Insights into research and practice for medical writers - Volume 21, Issue

Many people do not take their medicines as prescribed, and medicines can cause harm if not used appropriately. In addition, in most health systems there is increasing discussion about involving patients in decisions about their health – including…

Medical Communications - Volume 24, Issue

Dear all, However experienced you are, and whatever ‘level’ medical writer you may be, we all share the same pain… document review processes. Every medical writer has at least one horror story related to review cycles going awry, and the mere…

Veterinary Medical Writing - Volume 28, Issue

I know all the stereotypes about vets. We work as clinicians as seen in All Creatures Great and Small and are intrinsically motivated to help every animal we cross. And yes, that is partly true. There are three major pillars in which vets can work.…

Regulatory Matters - Volume 32, Issue

Systems biology and real-world data as drivers of change in drug research and development In recent years, systems biology is not only being applied in fundamental science but also in drug development and healthcare. The application of real-world…