57th EMWA Conference - Valencia 2024

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EMWA are delighted to host a dinner for attendees on Wednesday 8 May. This dinner is a gift from EMWA and will be at no charge to delegates. The evening will include a buffet dinner and drinks (wine/beer/soft drinks included, any additional drinks will be at delegates own cost). EMWA looks forward to welcoming you for an evening of networking and celebration. Simply let us know during your booking if you wish to attend. 
When
07/05/2024 16:00 - 11/05/2024 14:00
Where
Avenida Cortes Valencianas 52 46015 ES- Valencia Spain

Program

   

Tuesday, 07 May 2024

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
07/05/2024 16:00 - 11/05/2024 14:00
16:00

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
07/05/2024 16:00 - 11/05/2024 13:00
16:00

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
07/05/2024 16:00 - 11/05/2024 14:00
16:00

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
07/05/2024 16:00 - 11/05/2024 13:00
16:00

Opening Session and Welcome Lectures
Time
17:00 - 19:00
17:00

Networking Reception
Time
19:00 - 20:30
19:00

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Description
Round Table: Updates on the Best Practices for Conducting and Publishing Real-World Evidence Studies
Time
07:30 - 08:15
07:30

DDF33+34 - Clinical Study Reports - Mastering the Essential Skills (Double) - Foundation - Drug Development - Monica Milani, Gaële Ducher
Time
08:45 - 17:00
08:45

LWF21 - Effective Medical Writing in English - Foundation - Language and Writing - Amy Whereat
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

PTF42 - Essentials of Data Visualisation - Foundation  - Professional Techniques- Ana Goios
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

See ESS page on conference site for further information
Time
08:45 - 12:00
08:45

MSF7 - Fundamentals of Immunology  - Foundation - Medical Science - Uma Swaminathan
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

DDA31 - Orphan Medicinal Drug Products  - Advanced - Drug Development- Cheryl Roberts
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

MCA28 - Publication Planning - Advanced - Medical Communications - Andrea Rossi
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

LWA11a - Tense - Advanced - Language and Writing - Johanna Chester
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

MSF9 - The Basics of Genetics for Medical Writers - Foundation - Medical Science - John Carpenter
Time
08:45 - 11:45
08:45

MDF3 - Writing Clinical Investigation Plans for Medical Devices - Foundation - Medical Devices - Beatrix Doerr
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

Attendance at ESS sessions 1, 2 , 3 and 4
Time
08/05/2024 09:00 - 10/05/2024 17:00
09:00

Expert Discussion Group -EMWA Delegates are required to answer the enrolment questions as part of the registration.
Time
09:00 - 11:30
09:00

Medical writing is a vast world of career opportunities. Different types of medical writing require understanding the different audiences that we are writing for. In this session, specialists in the field will cover effective ways in which beginner or aspiring medical writers can target the right audience and help develop a successful professional career.
Time
10:00 - 17:00
10:00

This seminar provides information on predatory publishing and predatory-safe medical writing practices. Practical aspects are highlighted by discussing real cases and sharing of approaches to avoid publication scams. Topics to be covered are: • Origins of open-access publishing and current landscape • Key elements of publication ethics (peer review; conflict of interest; etc…) including Good Publication Practice • Definition of predatory publishing, predatory journals, hijacked journals • Presentation and introduction of checklists to identify predatory publishers • Advice to develop predatory-safe medical writing processes • The recent spread of predatory conferences and the rise of predatory medical communication agencies. Participants are invited to share their experiences either in advance or at the session. In preparation, participants are encouraged to read the following article: http://journal.emwa.org/trends-in-medical-writing/predatory-publishing-what-medical-communicators-need-to-know/article/4945/predatory-publishing-what-medical-communicators-need-to-know.pdf
Time
12:30 - 13:15
12:30

MCF31 - A Structured Approach to Developing Medical Writing Content - Foundation - Medical Communications - Phil Leventhal, Stephen Gilliver
Time
13:30 - 16:30
13:30

DDF36b - An Introduction to Clinical Trial Disclosure – the Regulatory Requirements, Industry Commitments, and Protection of Data Privacy and Company Confidential Information- Foundation -  Drug Development - Christopher Marshallsay
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

Expert Discussion Group - Nuances of Writing for the Rare Disease space: Experiences and Improvements. EMWA delegates are required to answer the enrolment questions as part of the registration process.
Time
13:30 - 15:00
13:30

See ESS page on conference site for further information
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

DDF32b - Introduction to Pharmacovigilance Writing - Foundation -  Drug Development - Tiziana von Bruchhausen
Time
13:30 - 16:30
13:30

MCA4 - Manuscript Writing: from Good to Excellent  - Advanced - Medical Communication - Kari Skinningsrud
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

PTF4 - Medical Writing and Quality Control: Clinical Study Reports - Foundation - Professional Techniques - Alison McIntosh
Time
13:30 - 16:30
13:30

PTA16 - Oral Presentations: Skills to Help You Survive or Even Shine  - Advanced - Professional Techniques - John Dixon
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

DDA35 - Safety and Contraception Information for the Informed Consent - Advanced - Drug Development - Julia Moffitt
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

DDA28a - The Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier: Gateway to Introducing New Drugs in the European Union - Advanced - Drug Development - Satyen Shenoy
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

EMWA Annual Meeting - Only fully paid up EMWA members can attend.
Time
17:15 - 18:15
17:15

We invite all delegates to come together to network on the evening of Wednesday 8 May. There will be food and beverages provided. The celebration is included in the registration fee for all delegates, but we do ask you to let us know when you register if you are planning to attend so that we can cater accordingly.
Time
20:00 - 23:00
20:00

Thursday, 09 May 2024

Description
Round Table: Best Practices in Translation
Time
07:30 - 08:15
07:30

MSA1 - Advanced Epidemiology - Advanced - Medical Science - Rita Wellens
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

DDF13a - Basic Concepts of Study Design in Clinical Development - Foundation - Drug Development - Adam Jacobs
Time
08:45 - 11:45
08:45

DDA34 - Briefing Documents - The Communication Channel to Health Authorities from a Medical Writer's Perspective - Advanced - Drug Development - Sabrina Stöhr, Katrin Zaragoza Doerr
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

LWF8 - Sharpen Up Your Writing Skills  - Foundation - Language and Writing - Jo Whelan
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

Attendance at the EMWA Symposium. This is included in your registration if you have registered for the Thursday or for the full conference.
Time
09:00 - 17:00
09:00

CORE Reference provides an authoritative open access resource to support the authoring of disclosure-ready CSRs for interventional studies and was registered as a reporting guideline with EQUATOR network in 2016. Reflecting the ongoing value to EMWA members, CORE Reference was designated an EMWA Special Project in 2022 with the aim of providing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for the regulatory medical writing community through surveillance of regulatory reporting and public disclosure landscapes (see https://www.emwa.org/resources/core-reference/). In this free conference session, the CORE Reference team will provide attendees with important up-to-date information on regulatory reporting and public disclosure landscapes including a review of the revised transparency rules for CTR/CTIS and Policy 0070. Late breaking regulatory topics will also be covered including (if available) the ICH M11 final protocol template. The team will provide an update on the CORE Reference 2023 Utility Survey carried out in December 2023. Please note that due to the rapidly changing nature of the regulatory landscape the content of the session may change to reflect important late-breaking regulatory reporting updates.
Time
09:00 - 10:30
09:00

Demystifying the Copyright Conundrum: Literature Sharing, Open Access, and AI
Time
12:30 - 13:15
12:30

MCF32 - How to Handle Advisory Board Meetings - Foundation - Medical Communications - Sara Ferrao, Maria Almeida
Time
13:30 - 16:30
13:30

PTF22 - Managing the Clinical Study Protocol Writing Process - Foundation - Professional Techniques - Abraham Shevack
Time
13:30 - 16:30
13:30

MCF34 - The Art of Storytelling Through Infographics - Foundation - Medical Communications - Evguenia Alechine, Sofia Polcownuk
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

MCF17a - Using Writing Guidelines for Manuscripts - Foundation - Medical Communications - Andrea Rossi
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

Time
17:00 - 18:00
17:00

Freelance Business Forum - Not for Credit
Time
17:15 - 19:00
17:15

A 2.5 hour tour including food and drink
Time
19:15 - 21:45
19:15

19:15

Friday, 10 May 2024

Description
Time
07:30 - 08:15
07:30

DDF39 - An Overview of Healthy Volunteer Studies - Foundation - Drug Development - Anne McDonough
Time
08:45 - 11:45
08:45

DDF5 - Clinical Study Report Appendices - Foundation - Drug Development - Sam Hamilton
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

PTA2 - Do More with Less Faster: Project Management for Biomedical Communications - Advanced - Professional Techniques - Art Gertel
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

LWF13+14 - Editing and Proofreading Essentials  (Double) - Foundation - Language and Writing - Barbara Grossman, Marian Hodges
Time
08:45 - 17:00
08:45

MCF33 - Introduction to Enhanced Content in Publications - Foundation - Medical Communications - Helen Chambers
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

DDF54 - Non-Clinical Study Reports - Foundation - Drug Development - Carola Krause, Sally Hill
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

DDA1b - Writing Global Submission Dossiers Using the Common Technical Document - Advanced - Drug Development - Claire Dyer
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

MCA7 - Writing Lay Language Summaries of Study Results According to EU Regulation - Advanced - Medical Communication - Thomas Schindler, Julia Gindele
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

Expert Discussion Group - Master Protocol Studies: Best Practice for Protocol Development. EMWA delegates are required to answer the enrolment questions as part of the registration process.
Time
09:00 - 10:30
09:00

See ESS page on conference site for further information
Time
09:00 - 12:00
09:00

Time
12:30 - 13:15
12:30

MCF18 - Abstracts  - Foundation - Medical Communication - Phil Leventhal
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

MCF35 - Creating Engaging Scientific Posters - Foundation - Medical Communication - Evguenia Alechine, Jackie Johnson
Time
13:30 - 16:30
13:30

Expert Discussion Group - AI Integration: Interpreting Industry Guidelines in Publications. EMWA delegates are required to answer the enrolment questions as part of the registration process.
Time
13:30 - 15:00
13:30

PTA10 - Effective Reporting of Scales, Questionnaires and VAS  - Advanced - Professional Techniques - Thomas Wagner
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

See ESS page on conference site for further information
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

MCF8b - From Clinical Study Report to Manuscript - Foundation - Medical Communication - Julia Forjanic Klapproth
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

PTA18 - From Pre-IND and CTA, to Submission:, the Medical Writer as the Leader and Manager - Advanced - Professional Techniques - Sarah Choudhury, Andrew Balkin
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

PTF21 - Health-related Quality of Life - Foundation - Professional Techniques - Claire Gudex (presenting virtually)
Time
13:30 - 16:30
13:30

MCA9 - Publication Ethics and Compliance - Advanced - Medical Communication - Sergey Sulima
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

DDF11a - Subject Narratives for Clinical Study Reports - Foundation - Drug Development - James Visanji
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

MDF8 - Writing a Clinical Evaluation Plan for Medical Devices - Foundation - Medical Devices - Samuel Hoare
Time
13:30 - 17:00
13:30

The ACCORD Checklist for Reporting Consensus: a Practical Writing Exercise
Time
14:00 - 17:00
14:00

Impact of AI on Medical Writing- Observations from a medical writing agency
Time
17:15 - 18:15
17:15

Time
19:15 - 21:45
19:15

Saturday, 11 May 2024

Description
PTF41 - Basics of Medical Statistics for Medical Writers Part 2 - Foundation -  Professional Techniques - Adam Jacobs
Time
08:45 - 11:45
08:45

MCF23a - Congress Coverage - Foundation - Medical Communication - Jackie Johnson
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

MDF10 - Introduction to Combination Products in the US and EU - Foundation - Medical Devices - Raquel Billiones, Cherry Malonzo
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

DDF7 - Introduction to Pharmacokinetics - Foundation - Drug Development - John Carpenter
Time
08:45 - 11:45
08:45

MCF21 - Promotional Medical Writing: the Dark Side - Foundation - Medical Communication - Sarah Chen
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

PTF40 - Statistical Testing - Foundation - Professional Techniques - James Visanji
Time
08:45 - 12:15
08:45

PTF18a - Writing for the Internet -  Foundation  - Professional Techniques - Diarmuid De Faoite
Time
08:45 - 11:45
08:45

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