54th EMWA Conference - Riga 2022

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When
11/3/2022 12:00 PM - 11/18/2022 5:00 PM
Where
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel LV- Riga Latvia

Program

   

Thursday, 03 November 2022

Description
Accompanying carers - registration fee covers all daytime refreshments and attendance at the Networking Reception. This fee only applies to Carers. Guests and partners of delegates should register as an accompanying guest.
Time
11/3/2022 12:00 PM - 11/5/2022 1:00 PM
12:00 PM

Accompanying persons who would like to attend the Opening Event and Networking Reception and to join the EMWA lunch and coffee breaks must be registered for the conference by the EMWA member they are accompanying.
Time
11/3/2022 12:00 PM - 11/5/2022 1:00 PM
12:00 PM

DDF50 - A Beginner's Guide to Key Clinical Documents in the EU Drug Development Process Drug Development, Foundation Abe Shevack Raquel Billiones
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

MCF18 - Abstracts Medical Communication, Foundation Phil Leventhal
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

MSF3 - Basics of Epidemiology for Medical Communicators Medical Science, Foundation Rita Wellens
Time
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM

This seminar is provided free-of-charge and is aimed at those considering a career in medical writing. It is open to conference delegates and members of the general public. It will also be interesting to those who have recently joined the profession who would like to know more. In addition to a presentation covering all aspects of medical writing, the seminar leader will act as a facilitator to optimise exchange of experience between participants, as well as providing insight based on her expertise in this area. The aim is to provide information on the following: œ Definition of medical writing and its different categories œ Role of the medical writer throughout the life-cycle of a pharmaceutical product œ Explanation of the different types of documents that we write with detailed information on some of the most common, e.g. clinical study protocols and reports, investigator brochures, CTDs, manuscripts, posters œ Timelines and project management œ Finding a job as a medical writer (qualities and qualifications required, types of companies that employ medical writers, recruitment process, working as a freelancer œ Training and networking for medical writers Members of the public who wish to attend the seminar should approach the EMWA Staff at the Conference Registration Desk who will issue them with a temporary badge and direct them to the seminar room.
Time
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM

PTA8 - Statistical Analysis of Binary Data Professional Techniques, Advanced Adam Jacobs
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

MSF6 - Why do Drugs and Medicines have Adverse Effects? Medical Science, Foundation John Carpenter
Time
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM

Opening Session and Welcome Lecture
Time
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5:30 PM

Networking Reception
Time
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM

Friday, 04 November 2022

Description
LWF13+14 - Editing and Proofreading Essentials (Double Workshop) Language and Writing Barbara Grossman and Marian Hodges
Time
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
8:45 AM

See ESS page on conference site for further information
Time
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
8:45 AM

PTF29 - How to Manage Your Writing Project Professional Techniques, Foundation Alison Rapley
Time
8:45 AM - 11:45 AM
8:45 AM

MCA28 - Publication Planning Medical Communication, Advanced Andrea Rossi
Time
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
8:45 AM

Mini Symposium – Plain language summaries (PLS) for scientific publications: exploring multistakeholder perspectives
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

MDF6 - Safety Reporting for Medical Devices Part 1 Medical Devices, Foundation Beatrix Doerr
Time
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM

PTA6 - Scheduling and Proposal Writing: The Clinical Study Protocol and Report Professional Techniques, Advanced Sam Hamilton
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

Freelance Business Forum - Not for Credit
Time
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5:30 PM

This evening’s activity will take place in one of the most creative restaurants in Latvia owned by 3 talented local chefs. The restaurant is located in the Old Town, just 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Together with chefs the group would cook dinner that would be served and enjoyed afterwards. The group will be divided into smaller groups and will cook the following dishes:   Pumpkin marinated in quince, caramelised pumpkin seeds, apples, goat cheese  Tiger prawn chowder with mussels  Corned chicken fillet with charred cabbage and veloute´ sauce Caramelized apples with oatmeal and ginger ice cream
Time
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
7:30 PM

The UNESCO-listed historic centre of Riga is renowned for its medieval monuments and striking Art Nouveau architecture. On this tour, the group will explore the atmospheric Old Town on foot—stroll down the maze of cobblestone lanes; admire landmarks such as the National Opera, Riga Dome Cathedral, St Jacob’s Church, and St Peter’s Church; and optionally sample Riga Black Balsam, a traditional Latvian herbal liqueur. Old Riga is the part of the city where many centuries meet up in one place and so the group will walk through 800 years of Riga together with professional guide. On our walking tour, group will discuss history, architecture, culture, politics, religion, life today, and other topics.
Time
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM

Saturday, 05 November 2022

Description
PTA2 - Do More with Less Faster: Project Management for Biomedical Communications Professional Techniques, Advanced Art Gertel
Time
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
8:45 AM

PTA17 - Graphical Abstracts Professional Techniques, Advanced Carola Krause
Time
8:45 AM - 11:45 AM
8:45 AM

MDF8 - Writing a Clinical Evaluation Plan for Medical Devices Medical Devices, Foundation Kelly Goodwin Burri and Samuel Hoare
Time
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM
8:45 AM

PTF18a - Writing for the Internet Professional Techniques, Foundation Diarmuid De Faoite
Time
8:45 AM - 11:45 AM
8:45 AM

Monday, 07 November 2022

Description
LWF21 - Effective Medical Writing in English VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Language and Writing, Foundation Amy Whereat
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

DDA27 - Medical Writing for Biosimilars VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Drug Development, Advanced Katharina Brauburger and Sabrina Heisel-Stöhr
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

PTF3 - Using Statistics in Medical Writing VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Professional Techniques Foundation Barry Drees
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

DDF23 - Drug Safety for Medical Writers Part 2: Laboratory Data VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Drug Development, Foundation Wendy Kingdom and Gillian Pritchard
Time
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
1:30 PM

Tuesday, 08 November 2022

Description
MSF10a - An Introduction to Vaccines VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Science, Foundation Sergey Sulima
Time
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
9:15 AM

PTF28 - PowerPoint for Medical Writers VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Professional Techniques Foundation Helen Chambers
Time
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
9:15 AM

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

Description
DDF33+34b - Clinical Study Reports - Mastering the Essential Skills (Double Workshop in 2 parts) VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Drug Development Foundation Monica Milani Gaele Ducher *You must be registered for Part 1+2, please add both workshops to your booking*
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

MCF23 - Congress Coverage VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Communication, Foundation Jackie Johnson
Time
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
9:15 AM

MDF9 -Writing the State for the Art of medical devices according to the EU Medical Devices Regulation VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Devices - Laura Collada Ali Katarina Friedrich
Time
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
9:15 AM

DDF38d -CORE Reference - Clarity and Openness in Reporting: E3-based VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Drug Development - Foundation Tracy Farrow Vivien Fagan
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Description
DDF33+34b - Clinical Study Reports - Mastering the Essential Skills (Double Workshop in 2 parts - Part 2) VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Drug Development, Foundation Monica Milani Gaele Ducher *You must be registered for Part 1+2, please add both workshops to your booking*
Time
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
9:15 AM

PTF21 - Health-related Quality of Life VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Professional Techniques, Foundation Claire Gudex
Time
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
9:15 AM

PTA13 - The Art of Mentoring VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Professional Techniques, Advanced Sarah Tilly
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

MCF30 - A Structured Approach to Developing Medical Writing Deliverables VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Communication, Foundation Phil Leventhal Stephen Gilliver
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

PTA15 -Establishing Effective Review Practices For Regulatory Documents VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Professional Techniques, Advanced Diana Radovan
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

Friday, 11 November 2022

Description
MSF14 - An Introduction to Vaccines  VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Science, Foundation Sergey Sulima
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

MCA8 - The Value Story and the Global Value Dossier VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Communication, Advanced Jo Whelan
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

MCA4- Manuscript Writing: from Good to Excellent VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Communication, Advanced Kari Skinningsrud
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

DDA32- Writing Development Safety Update Reports VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Drug Development, Advanced Stefanie Rechtsteiner
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

Saturday, 12 November 2022

Description
DDF2a - The Investigator’s Brochure VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - Drug Development Foundation Douglas Fiebig
Time
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
9:15 AM

MDF5 Understanding Instructions for Use for Medical Devices and Providing Support in Their Drafting  VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Medical Devices - Foundation Laura Collada Ali Katarina Friedrich
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

LWA12 Master Class: Taxonomic Analysis of Medical Writing VIRTUAL Language and Writing, Advanced Michael L Schneir
Time
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
4:00 PM

Monday, 14 November 2022

Description
DDA14c - Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Drug Development, Advanced Tiziana von Bruchhausen
Time
9:15 AM - 12:45 PM
9:15 AM

Friday, 18 November 2022

Description
PTA3c Slippery Slopes: Survival Analysis VIRTUAL WORKSHOP -Professional Techniques, Advanced Thomas Schindler
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

PTA11 - Strategies for Improving Document Quality VIRTUAL WORKSHOP  - Professional Techniques Art Gertel Advanced
Time
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
1:30 PM

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