#MedComms Day

Join ISMPP in celebrating #MedComms Day with this complimentary 60-minute, open-to-all webinar!

Strides have been made in making transparency in reporting and compliance within medical publications more globally accessible. Examples include considering how novel approaches can be applied in documenting written feedback and navigating beyond a presumptive willingness for authors to openly disagree with their peers. However, the current global publication landscape, which continues to function predominantly in English via both peer-reviewed journals and international congresses, remains inequitably weighted in favor of native English-speakers.

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) provide opportunities to address some of this inequity. AI translations hold the promise of improving publication equity by reducing barriers for non-native English speakers to publishing their research in English, but many questions remain: Will translation and English-language editing assistance reduce language-related barriers to publication? Can cultural and verbal nuance be accurately captured when using AI and how will this impact manuscript drafting and review? How can AI assistants be utilized to better capture author input for compliance purposes? Are there unforeseen challenges when non-native English speakers use AI that is largely trained on English-language datasets, or on comparatively limited datasets from languages other than English, to improve their manuscripts?

We want to challenge the audience and the larger publications community to redefine their current understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and commit to applying AI across the medical publications industry in a manner that embraces our global diversity in language and communication and cultural norms.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session attendees will

• To evaluate the current publication landscape and the inequity that our publication processes/guidelines may unconsciously reinforce
• To analyze how advancements in AI large language models and translations for publications have potential to address some of this inequity
• To create a call to action for all attendees and ISMPP to consider how they can broaden their understanding of DE&I in the publication world and better include non-native English-speaking stakeholders

Approved for 1.0 CMPP credit

Register today at https://www.pathlms.com/ismpp/courses/105886
*All attendees are required to register beforehand. This online session is open to all who register. 

At this free 1-hour event, Bert Chen (Vercentrys, Taiwan) will share his expert insights on the topic ‘Plain-language summaries for an Asia-Pacific audience’. With the growing need for accessible and transparent communication in clinical research, this session will examine the vital role of plain-language summaries (PLS) in the Asia-Pacific region. You will discover the diverse applications of PLS, learn strategies for creating culturally relevant content, and get a glimpse into the future of PLS in the region. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to make research more understandable and inclusive—be sure to join us!

Bert Chen is the Biomedical Director at Vercentrys in Taiwan. Bert Chen has been a leader in medical communications for over a decade, leveraging his background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical science. Beyond his core work, Bert serves in several consulting and advisory roles that aim to support research translation, talent cultivation, and international collaboration in academia and industry. Bert also holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) accreditation and recognition as an Accredited Chinese-English Translator and a Japanese language certification.

With his expertise in scientific communication and cross-disciplinary engagement, Bert continues to bridge gaps between research, industry, and education. We can’t wait to hear from him!

After the presentation, we'll move into breakout rooms for informal discussions and networking.

If you are not in the Asia-Pacific region and you'd like to join, you are very welcome!

Registration Details:
Please ensure that you register in advance- https://pharmagenesis.zoom.us/meeting/register/fXqOZxq9ROyscJJ79xwxeQ#/registration .

After registering, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to join the Zoom meeting. Please feel free to share with your network and encourage them to register too!