Rapid review, rigorous review: Sam Cavana on the role of publishers in ensuring the quality of fast-track publications
Sam Cavana talks about the delicate balance between speed and scientific integrity in the age of accelerated publishing.
The evolution of evaluation: Richard Sever on the future of peer review
Richard Sever talks about the future of peer review, the role of preprint servers, and how we might untangle research evaluation from research dissemination.
The increasing role of online patient communities and patient influencers: an interview with Amrita Bhowmick
Amrita Bhowmick shares her insights from working within the digital health industry.
Patient engagement in industry-sponsored publications: an interview with Christine Vanderlinden
Christine Vanderlinden shares her views and experiences on patient engagement and involvement in scientific publications.
The role of the patient advocate in medical communications: an interview with Patrick Gee
Patrick Gee shares his insights and experiences of working as a patient advocate, with a particular focus on health equity.
Regional publication planning and the role of publication professionals: an interview with Jonathan Lee
Jonathan Lee provides his insights on the importance of effective country- and region-specific publication planning.
Innovation in medical communications: an interview with Catherine Skobe
Catherine Skobe shares her insights on innovation in medical communications including creative approaches to increasing patient engagement and involvement in scientific publications.
Spotting fake images in scientific research: insights from science integrity consultant Elisabeth Bik
Elisabeth Bik discusses the importance of science integrity and the issue of manipulated images within scientific publications.
Representing the patient voice in rare diseases: an interview with patient advocate Dakota Fisher-Vance
Dakota Fisher-Vance shares her perspectives on the role of patient advocacy in rare diseases.
What’s new in GPP 2022? Insights from lead author Lisa DeTora
Lead author of GPP 2022, Lisa DeTora, shares her views on some of the key principles outlined in the updated guidelines.
Plain language summaries and patient involvement in publications: insights from a publisher
Laura Dormer shares her experiences of developing plain language summaries and discusses the value of patient involvement in publications.
An interview with Valérie Philippon: beyond clinical trial data
Valérie Philippon shares her perspectives on the value of including data beyond those generated in clinical trials in publication plans.
What is health literacy and why does it matter? Insights from health literacy expert Becca Freed
Health literacy expert, Becca Freed, shares her views on why heath literacy is so important and how we can promote clear medical communications for all.
The ISMPP authorship algorithm: standardising the application of the ICMJE authorship criteria
Avishek Pal discusses the development and launch of the ISMPP Authorship Algorithm.
How to combat health misinformation: insights from a communication and human behaviour expert
Read Brian Southwell’s perspective on what can be done to prevent misinformation and build public trust in science.
Overcoming scientific communication challenges during COVID-19: insights from a Global Publications Director
Read Lucy Turner’s perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on medical publications and congresses.