Editorial - Volume 32, Issue

Unsung heroes: The medical writer’s role in clinical trials The medical writer is heavily involved in clinical trials from A to Z and even beyond. Although we are not in the frontline, our role is nevertheless crucial as we develop most of the…

AI for medical writers: Friend or foe? - Volume 32, Issue

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to affect almost every industry, and medical writing is no different. But how does this relate to our industry? How will AI affect medical writers? What’s already available and what is in the pipeline?…

The evolution of biotechnology: From ancient civilisations to modern day - Volume 32, Issue

This article takes you on an intriguing exploration of the intertwined histories of biotechnology and medical writing. From ancestral plant cultivation to revolutionary advancements in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics, we delve into the…

In vitro plants: How to open a jar containing bioactive phytochemicals - Volume 32, Issue

Due to the increasing demand for phytochemicals, plant in vitro cultures are a noteworthy, environmentally sustainable method, enabling the biotechnological production of bioactive compounds. Medical writers can find writing scientific articles in…

Five “translation” strategies to adapt technical content for lay audiences - Volume 33, Issue

Writing for lay audiences requires language that is understandable by readers without expertise in the subject matter at hand. This means carefully selecting, organising, wording, and supporting content, focusing on conveying relevant points in a…

Biotechnology - Volume 31, Issue

Contributors: Jana Kubátová, Jennifer Bell (section editor) “All that is gold does not glitter”: Faecal microbiota transplantation, Jana Kubátová Medical Writing. 2022;31(4)78-83. https://doi.org/10.56012/dawh4648

Getting Your Foot in the Door - Volume 31, Issue

Contributors: Bruna Landeira (author), Ivana Turek (section editor) What piece of advice do aspiring medical writers tend to ignore? - Bruna Landeira Medical Writing. 2022;31(4)86-87. https://doi.org/10.56012/quyl2082

Trial Trivia - Volume 32, Issue

We all know there is nothing trivial about clinical trials. But let’s have some light fun and the try answering the short quiz about the topic.

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The Crofter: Sustainable Communications - Volume 32, Issue

EditorialSection Editor: Kimi Uegaki Growing and nurturing a grassroots sustainability team in a clinical centre Authors: Sarah Kabani, Virginie Chasseigne, Sihame Chkair Medical Writing. 2023;32(4):87–89. https://doi.org/10.56012/wynp1520

In the Bookstores - Volume 33, Issue

Section Editors: Alison McIntosh, Pablo Izquierdo   Guide to the De-Identification of Personal Health Information Book reviewed by Alison McIntosh Medical Writing. 2024;33(3):102–103. https://doi.org/10.56012/hbvt6966