Celebrating its past, European Medicines Agency looks to the future of public communication - Volume 34, Issue

As the European Medicines Agency (EMA) marks its 30th anniversary with a series of events at its offices in Amsterdam, one area in the spotlight is EMA’s communication with the public. The Agency has made significant strides in this area over the…

Social media, communication challenges, and the role of a scientific writer in standing up for science - Volume 30, Issue

Social media and other communication technologies are great tools to raise awareness regarding public health challenges and measures to overcome them. At the same time, these modern technologies are used to spread misinformation and conspiracy…

Medical writers moving the needle on patient-centred communication and engagement - Volume 34, Issue

Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in clinical trial design, conduct, and reporting provides an opportunity for patients and members of the public to provide input on what is important to them. This supports patient-centric trial…

55th EMWA Conference - Volume 32, Issue

The 55th EMWA Conference took place on May 9–13, 2023, in Prague. With more than 400 participants from across Europe and the world, it was a rousing success. Topics of workshops and presentations ranged from the latest in regulatory writing and…

Addressing vaccine hesitancy in writing: How has COVID-19 changed hesitancy communication, and what works? - Volume 30, Issue

To address vaccine hesitancy in writing, it is important to put yourself in your reader’s shoes, demonstrate an understanding of the hesitancy, and form an effective response using evidence-based writing techniques, clear communication, courtesy,…

Medical Writing explores the many faces of Biotechnology - Volume 32, Issue

This Medical Writing issue focuses on the crucial role of medical writing and communications in biotechnology and product development in healthcare. In the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, biotechnology uses biological systems and…

Freelancing - Volume 34, Issue

Section Editor: Adriana Rocha Supporting mental health for freelancers in medical communications in 2025 Authors: Shaun W. Foley, Matthew Knight Medical Writing. 2025;34(2):126–129. https://doi.org/10.56012/smor1177

Medical Communication - Volume 25, Issue

Medical Communication - Volume 25, Issue

Poacher turned gamekeeper Medical writing is a collaborative process. Medical writers seldom write about their own research. Typically other people do the research, and the medical writer writes about it. Whether the writing is for a study report…

Medical Communication - Volume 23, Issue

Dear all, My first duty is to thank all of the new and aspiring medical writers who sent an entry to Head Office for the Geoff Hall Scholarship Award. The committee has awarded one scholarship this year, but we urge anyone who was not successful to…