EMWA News
Polish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Polish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
Webinar: the obstacles to data transparency and how to overcome them
Our next webinar will be on Thursday 2nd of April at 14:00 CET.
Two new web editorials
How can you write when you don't have time? And how can you use social media more smartly?
EMWA 2020 Elections
All candidate statements are in and we need you to vote for your next Vice President, Education Officer and Conference Director.
BELs exam on 4 May in Prague cancelled
The Board of Editors in Life Sciences (BELs) has been informed about the cancellation of the EMWA conference in Prague. They have now cancelled registration for the exam that was planned for 4 May.
EMWA May Conference in Prague and COVID-19
Conference cancellation announcement.
Swedish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The Swedish Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals is now available on the website.
Webinar on managing safety concerns in DSURs, PBRERs and RMPs
Please join us on Thursday 5th March 2020, 14:00 CET for this webinar for EMWA members.
REMINDER: Do you have any photographs or memorabilia from previous conferences?
Help us to celebrate our history in 2020!
Expanded EndNote X9 discount for EMWA members!
EMWA members from inside and outside the EU can receive a 20% discount on all EndNote single licenses.
Social media buttons online
It is now easier than ever to share EMWA pages with your family, friends and followers.
REMINDER: Could you be a candidate for the next EMWA Executive Committee?
We welcome applications from EMWA members who meet the eligibility criteria for the positions of Vice-President, Education Officer and Conference Director.
Webinar on 6th February 2020
Having a great LinkedIn profile is absolutely critical if you’re going to stand out from other medical writers!
Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals - latest translation now online
We are proud to announce the posting of the JPS translation in Dutch.
Regulatory Public Disclosure SIG update
The EMWA Regulatory Public Disclosure Special Interest Group (RPD SIG) page on the EMWA website has been updated.
Call for Abstracts
Posters based on accepted abstracts will be displayed at the 50th annual EMWA conference in Prague.
Scam e-mail alert
We have been made aware of a scam email requesting payment for unpaid membership.
The latest issue of Medical Writing is now online
This issue is on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Health.
Great topic – shame about the slides!
Our next webinar will take place on 9th January 2020, at 14:00 CET.
Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) and the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) recognize the challenges to scientific publishing being posed by predatory journals and their publishers, which employ practices undermining the quality, integrity and reliability of published scientific research.
Latest EMWA member offer: 10% registration discount from ISMPP
ISMPP is offering a 10% registration discount to EMWA members for its 2020 European Meeting.
December's webinar. Personal experience transitioning from Pharma to Medical Devices
Our next webinar will take place on 20th December 2019, at 14:00 CET.
News of interest to medical writers: Good Publication Practice (GPP)
Development of the GPP4 guidelines is now underway.
EMWA collaboration with the German Scholar Organization
An interview focused on careers in medical writing and the role of EMWA in supporting scientists interested in the field.
German Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
German JPS Statement now published.
Medical Communications Special Interest Group (SIG): update
The group met on the fringes of the recent EMWA conference. Several documents are now available to download.
Latest EMWA member offer: discounts on books and publication fees!
Great offers from Dove Medical Press Limited and Taylor & Francis.
The 49th EMWA Conference Report
Read what the 238 EMWA delegates got up to in Sweden.
Portuguese Translation of the Joint Position Statement on Predatory Journals
Portuguese JPS Statement now published.
How to see the conference events you registered for
EMWA members can now easily view their registration details.
News of interest to medical writers: predatory publishing
Are articles published in predatory journals being cited in the legitimate scientific literature?
49th EMWA Conference 2019 - latest information for delegates
Over 230 EMWA members will travel to Sweden!
Interested in Medical Communications?
Visit the revamped Medical Communications Special Interest Group webpage.
Are you coming to the conference in Sweden?
Only a few weeks to go until the 49th EMWA Conference in Malmö.
Want to contribute to the Medical Writing journal?
Find out the themes and deadlines for upcoming issues.
EMWA conference app
View this short video showing iPhone users how they can add an icon to their phone to connect directly with the EMWA conference mini-site.
Latest EMWA member offer: Endnote discount
Offer available to EMWA members in 13 European countries.
Sponsored webinar on creating winning CVs
Our next LIVE webinar will take place on 10th October 2019, at 14:00 CET!
Geoff Hall Scholarships
This year's contest is currently underway. Submission deadline for entries is 30 September 2019.
Pharmacovigilance writing: monitoring and enhancing patients’ safety
The September webinar addresses participants with no or little experience in pharmacovigilance (PV) writing.
Italian Joint Position Statement on Predatory Publishing
Italian JPS Statement now published.
Webinar on EMWA conferences now online for everyone
EMWA conference attendees share their experiences.
New 2019 CORE Reference Open Access Publication
A new CORE Reference open access publication was published in August 2019.
AMWA–EMWA–ISMPP joint position statement on predatory publishing
This joint position statement complements several other sets of guidelines that have helped define the characteristics of a predatory journal.
Report on the Freelancer Business Forum in Vienna now online
Read about changes to the committee, the invited speaker and the results of the eight lively table discussions.
Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers: Hebrew translation
The latest translation is online.
Nutrition basics webinar
This July webinar for EMWA members aims to clarify basic facts that will prove useful professionally and personally.
New EMWA member offer: have your own compelling CV developed at a reduced price
All EMWA members are entitled to a discount on the services of the UK's leading experts in personal branding and career enhancement.
Medical Writing: Generics and Biosimilars
The latest issue of Medical Writing is available on our dedicated website.
EMWA Ambassador’s Webinar on YouTube
As part of the EMWA Ambassador Programme’s continuing efforts to reach out to new audiences to promote medical writing and EMWA.
Looking to volunteer?
The webinar team is looking for a volunteer who can help host webinar practice and live sessions.
The latest Nick Thompson Fellow
James Visanji is the latest Nick Thompson Fellow, read why here.
Two new web editorials are online
The articles deal with the career of a medical writer and how to write good medical copy.
Medical Communications SIG
A new Special Interest Group on Medical Communications is set!
VETS UNITE!
The vet SIG was launched at EMWA’s Spring Conference in Vienna 2019.
Get a 10% discount for referring new members to EMWA
Did you know that existing EMWA members can receive a 10% discount off their next year’s EMWA subscription for referring a new member to EMWA?
Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers: Greek translation
The latest translation is online.
EMWA's Spring conference was a resounding success
The 48th EMWA conference was the biggest event the organization has ever put on!
Special Interest Groups: new tab on the website
SIGs now have their own "home" on the website.
Joint Position Statement: Portuguese translation now available
The latest translation of the Joint Position Statement on the Role of Medical Writers is online.
New webinar now available online: 'doDOC: Write better, faster...together!'
Private company webinar now uploaded for EMWA members to view.
EMWA Ambassador’s Programme Update
The EMWA Ambassador’s Programme continues to make progress in spreading the word about medical writing at universities and career events.
Registered for the conference? Don't forget to sign up for the Double Blind Randomised Dining event.
New self-paying event to replace the traditional gala dinner.
Meet the EMWA Professional Development Committee (EPDC) in Austria
Have you ever thought about running a workshop or webinar? Do you know what the EPDC does and who we are? Come along to our interactive open session at the conference in Vienna.
The 48th EMWA conference might be the biggest EMWA conference of all time!
Over 400 delegates have already registered for the conference in Vienna.
Will you join the next webinar for EMWA members on 11 April?
This private company webinar covers customizing PerfectIt for advanced users.
News of interest to medical writers: Health Canada
Health Canada have concluded their "Public Release of Clinical Information" consultation.
New Webeditorials available online
Two new articles deal with preclinical research and the highs and lows of taking CME accredited courses.
2019 Medical Communication Compensation Survey
AMWA invites EMWA members to participate in its survey.
EMWA elections 2019. Have you cast your vote yet?
Voting closes at midnight on Saturday, 23 March 2019.
News of interest to medical writers: EMA guidance for medical devices
The EMA has published the first of a series of guidance documents to help applicants prepare for obligations stemming from the new EU regulations on medical devices.
Medical Device Special Interest Group (SIG) update
A variety of activities are planned at the upcoming EMWA conference.
Document of interest to medical writers: from lab to patient
The EMA has published a booklet describing the the journey of a centrally authorised medicine.
EMWA Vienna conference posters announced
Accepted abstracts are now available to view on the conference site.
EMWA webinar on oral presentations on 28 February!
Oral presentations: skills to help you survive or even shine! by John Dixon on 28 February from 14:00 to 15:00 CET.
EMWA member registration discount for the "Optimising Interactions with Regulators" meeting
EMWA members receive over 18% discount on registration for this meeting organised by TOPRA.
News of interest to medical writers: Big Data
The role of Big Data for evaluation and supervision of medicines in the EU.
2019 EMWA sponsorship and partnership options are open for booking!
Options available include single sponsorship opportunities and packages.
Ambassador Programme Update
The Ambassador Programme has gotten off to a good start in the New Year.
48th EMWA Conference, 7-11 May 2019, Vienna, Austria
A programme preview is now available on the website.
REMINDER: Freelance Business Survey open until 31 January 2019
Participation is open to all freelance medical writers irrespective of their location or EMWA membership and your help in sharing the link to the survey within your network is much appreciated.
Call for new EMWA Professional Development Committee (EPDC) member
Are you looking for a new role in EMWA for 2019?
The first EMWA webinar of 2019 is on 24 January
Our first EMWA webinar of 2019 is on Thursday 24th of January, from 14:00-15:00 CET by Pablo Mugüerza on "Writing about state-of-the-art medicine".
News of interest to medical writers: clinical trial transparency and disclosure
This paper was developed by industry experts with the goal of highlighting the evolving global landscape of clinical trial transparency and disclosure with special focus on individual study and submission-related requirements.
The latest issue of Medical Writing is now available
The current issue focuses on patient-reported outcomes (PROs).
News of interest to medical writers: new resources on data sharing
Three new resources released.
EMWA needs you for the Executive Committee! Deadline is 16 January 2019
The open positions for 2019 are: Vice-President, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer. We welcome applications from any EMWA members who meet the eligibility criteria.
Abstracts for the 48th Annual EMWA Conference in Vienna, Austria
The Scientific Organising Committee invites abstract submissions for the 48th Annual EMWA Conference in Vienna, Austria.
CORE Reference Statement on TransCelerate CSR Template
TransCelerate Biopharma have released a Clinical Study Report (CSR) template (dated November 2018) which is based on ICH E3 and CORE Reference. For further information, read the CORE Reference Press Release on this topic.
News of interest to medical writers: medical devices from the EC
Lots of new documents and guidance on medical devices were launched on the European Commission page recently.
December webinar for EMWA members
Personal branding through social media for medical writers is on 6 December.
New webinar on freelancing now available online
EMWA's outreach for its freelance members: activities and resources.
Best attended EMWA November conference of all time!
A short report on the 47th EMWA Conference held in Warsaw.
Webinar on veterinary medical writing – same but different
Live webinar on 30 October by Sandra Götsch-Schmidt.
REMINDER: EMWA conference registration is still open!
We are pleased to announce that Warsaw Conference registration is now open.
The current issue of Medical Writing is available online
This issue focuses on editing.