When is the right time to bring your medical information system in-house? What needs to happen once you get there? In this podcast, we dive into scPharmaceuticals’ experience and discuss the milestones that signal a shift. Hear about the case for change, navigating the transition, and the crucial role technology plays in enabling long-term success.
AI offers tremendous benefits but creates new challenges for licensing and research integrity that medical publishers must address. In this MAPS podcast episode, we will discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in scientific publishing and considerations for medical education.
Expedited publications are essential for rapidly disseminating research findings and accelerating drug approval processes, particularly during public health emergencies. This approach encompasses efficient manuscript development, expedited reviews, and prioritized submissions to scientific journals, ultimately ensuring that critical data swiftly reaches the healthcare community. The urgency for timely information is underscored by examples such as COVID-19, where rapid dissemination played a sig...
The Times Higher Education recently reported that Bluesky has overtaken X in hosting posts related to new academic research. And yet many Medical Affairs teams aren't equipped to maximize the potential of this emerging resources. Here we speak with Mike Taylor, Head of Data Insights, at Altmetric, and Carlos Areia, Senior Data Scientist at Altmetric about the uses of Bluesky in comparison with exiting social media platforms, and how Medical Affairs can leverage this resource for insights, KOL id...
Believe it or not, the field of Kardashian studies can inform the ways Medical Affair professionals identify and understand influencers and influence in the space of science communications. Here we talk with Mike Taylor, Head of Data Insights at Altmetric, and Carlos Areia, Senior Data Scientist at Altmetric about making sense of what is otherwise certainly nonsense.
In this podcast episode, we share insights from the Wiley annual healthcare professionals survey and interviews on the sources of information they seek and trust. You will learn about how their content needs and preference are evolving and the factors driving their information choices and educational needs. A must listen for those looking to advance their HCP engagement with practical tips to enhance your medical education strategy.
AI and Generative AI seem to be a part of every webinar, conference, and conversation these days. Most of you are probably experimenting with AI for personal use and may even be having success with the use of AI in your day-to-day work. However, the technology and use cases are ever-evolving. Today's podcast will explore three proof-of-concept (POC) use cases from recent work in the field of Medical Information.
In this podcast, we explore how digitally active HCPs and emerging experts can amplify the impact of scientific data presented at congresses to drive successful drug launches. Industry experts from Pfizer and Veeva discuss strategies for engaging these key influencers to optimize launch success.
Overcoming regional disparities to ensure successful IEGP development and implementation requires effective strategies for cross-functional collaboration across diverse regions and departments. In this podcast, experts explore the many challenges associated with the operationalization of global Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP) at local levels.
This podcast speaks with experts from Altmetric to delve into different methods for extracting insights to comprehend the influence of a publication on key metrics such as citations, public engagement, social impact, and internal metrics. The aim is to speed up the evaluation process to determine if publications are effectively reaching and educating the appropriate HCPs to influence their clinical decisions.
This session takes a closer look at one of the key challenges associated with integrated evidence generation planning that was identified in our first installment. Experts share insights and practical advice on ways to identify and overcome barriers to aligning multiple functions in the development and implementation of integrated evidence generation plans to minimize risk and optimize value, accounting for medical affairs, patient, regulatory and commercial perspectives.
Recorded at the MAPS 2024 Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico following a workshop on modular content in which all of today’s speakers were faculty. Lead by the Digital FAWG’s Jennifer Riggins and Steve Casey, today’s panelists touch on the topic of modular content in the following areas: Inspiration and Impact Content Compliance & Approval MSL Utilization Training & Evolution The Technology Stack The Future of Modular Content For more information on Modular Content, explore the MAPS White Pap...
As the sources of data and technologies needed to make sense of data expand, opportunities exist for further integrating Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) alongside traditional approaches when planning data generation activities to support new product registration, access, and use. Here we speak with experts from Lumanity about the Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP) process and how to overcome the barriers to success.
Here we speak with Kate Davies, Nurse Educator at London South Bank University and expert in clinical endocrine research focusing on genetics in short stature, clinical trials, and differences in sex development. Throughout Kate's research and work as a pediatric nurse, she has developed expertise in engaging with patient communities, often providing trusted information to these groups and also learning about the real-world experiences of patients in the context of treatment and clinical trials....
Getting the most impact from a publication requires being able to define who the audience is and how to reach them, across both journals and online channels, especially in complex/niche cases. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the benefits of taking an analytical approach.
When you think about innovation in Medical Affairs, perhaps the first things that come to mind are GenAI or maybe new approaches to KOL network mapping. But what about innovation in the ways we approach the profession itself? What about innovation in how we continue to evolve our own skills and understanding of our roles in industry and beyond? Here we speak with Tim Mikelhashvili, CEO of Amedea Pharma about innovation in Medical Affairs leadership -- and innovation for leaders. We also look for...
A PubMed search on the day this was written finds 36,735 new publications in the last 24 hours. Adding the word “oncology” narrows the number to 4,334. Substituting “lung cancer” for “oncology” results in 534 articles. How many of these do you think your HCPs and KOLs will be able to read before the next batch of publications comes out tomorrow? This is to say that publishing a scientific study or article can feel like squeezing an eyedropper into the ocean and it is the job of the publication’s...
Is there a correlation between a higher journal impact factor and increased reach and engagement? The answer has always been, "Of course!" But now with companies driving their own engagement, and alternatives to the journals becoming more mainstream and accepted everyday, the answer is more nuanced. Join our expert guests from Digital Science to discuss the NEW metrics of journal publication.
In this podcast, we discuss a data-driven approach for optimizing congress planning and execution. MAPS speaks with experts from United Therapeutics and Veeva for tips on finding the right events, effectively engaging the right experts, and enabling medical teams to do more with less.
When Medical Affairs was a support function, it was enough to count the actions we performed to aid the missions of our collaborators in Commercial and R&D. Now that Medical is a strategic partner alongside these other functions, we must measure and message our OWN mission. But how can we draw a line of causality or at least contribution from actions to impact? Here we speak with Diana Morgenstern, MD, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, member of the MAPS EvGen Domain Team, and Ex...
As Medical Affairs professionals, many of us have moved from first careers in academia or healthcare. What did your colleagues say when you told them you were transitioning to pharma? Did they say you were going to the "dark side"? In this episode, we speak with Robert Atkinson, President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and author of the recently published book, Technology Fears and Scapegoats: 40 Myths About Privacy, Jobs, AI, and Today’s Innovation Economy. And we explo...
Modern scientific storytelling is about more than data dissemination — it's about creating meaning for the audience, and as such (as any good bard on the stool of a Medieval tavern knows) it requires truly understanding the audience's motivations and needs. However, scientific storytelling goes further. Our goals are not fiction nor purely entertainment — it's helping HCPs and KOLs make patients lives better. Here we talk about this approach with Murali Gopal, Vice President and Head of Medical ...
We know the expectations of our job and we likely know the purpose of our organization. But what is the purpose of your role? What is the golden thread that guides your work? Does it connect to your personal purpose, your organization's purpose or both? Here we speak with Jill Donahue, author of the recently published (free!) book, "A Dose of Inspiration: 100 Purpose Stories from Pharma Leaders" about the individual and organizational benefits of discovering your purpose as an employee in the Li...
Continuing Medical Education (CME) is transitioning from in-person, day-long seminars to bite-sized, virtual, learn-at-your-own pace courses. Here we talk with experts from Wiley and the world of consulting about new directions in CME — and how to address the continuing need for social learning and perceived authority even as we make information more consumable.
Many of us think about machine learning and AI as a way for an audience to get information: We ask ChatGPT a question and it provides the answer. Here we explore machine learning as a way to get information about an audience — both audience segments/personas and individuals within these groups. We also discuss the limitations and data privacy concerns that distinguish what we "could" know from what we "should" discover. And it turns out machine learning is not just a tool for mining he external ...
In our last podcast episode of this series, we talked with Matt Lewis. We discussed generative AI, what it is and how it may change and evolve the medical communications environment. Today, we dive into a really important area that can significantly influence your GenAI results - Prompt Engineering and other areas.
In this podcast, we delve into the world of omnichannel strategies in Medical Affairs, where understanding your audience's educational needs and communication preferences is pivotal for delivering relevant and engaging data dissemination. Join us as we explore how to develop effective communications by leveraging various sources of audience understanding, and how to translate information into actionable insights. Discuss what the gold standard for insights could look like and highlight practical...
In Medical Affairs, our eyes are open to the vast possibilities of Artificial Intelligence — not only to make our current work more efficient, but to expand our capabilities in areas we never considered possible. Here, MAPS speaks with experts from Pfizer and Putnam Associates about the most exciting current uses of AI and also where we may be headed in the future. Join us for a wild ride through the possibilities of AI.
MAPS speaks with Liz de Somer, CEO of Medicines Australia and Sharon Winton, CEO of Lymphoma Australia to explore patient engagement from the perspectives of industry and patient associations. Liz and Sharon are also speaking about this topic at the MAPA/MAPS Medical Affairs Summit in Sydney, AU, Nov 8-10, 2023.
This podcast reviews new ways of identifying and quantifying opportunities for field medical impact with disease-state analytics. Industry experts from Pfizer and Veeva discuss how longitudinal patient-level data can pave the way for a more patient-centric way of informing and shaping Medical Affairs strategy and operations.
