Introduzione
Publishing scientific articles is crucial for disseminating knowledge, advancing research and creating trust in biomedical products. In the competitive pharmaceutical and academic landscape, understanding the entire publication process is essential.
It ensures timely and accurate dissemination of research findings, maintains compliance with ethical standards, allows transparency and meets regulatory requirements for drugs and medical devices. Additionally, it enhances the visibility and impact of scientific work.
However, writing a scientific paper and getting it accepted by a reputable journal is often a challenging journey. The process can be long, time-consuming, complicated, and frustrating.
This course covers the writing aspect but goes beyond and provides a strategic overview of the entire manuscript management process.
It is designed for both those who will write manuscripts and those who will manage publication projects, offering practical guidance throughout the process, from idea conception to post-acceptance strategies. By attending, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the publication landscape confidently and efficiently, enhancing your chances of success in peer-reviewed journals.
Introduction to Scientific Articles/Publications
- Overview of scientific publications and their importance in the research and medical fields.
Relevant Guidelines to keep in mind
- Detailed explanation of Good Publication Practice (GPP), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines, and the importance of maintaining high ethical standards in authorship, sponsorship, potential conflicts of interest and publication.
Checklists for Different Study Types (RCT-CONSORT, Observational/RWE-STROBE, etc)
- Understanding the essential checklists and guidelines for reporting different types of clinical studies, such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies.
Preparation Essentials
- What do I need before starting? Essential documentation and ethical approvals required before publication, including the registration of studies on platforms like ClinicalTrials.gov.
Publication Strategy
- How to develop a publication strategy, including selecting appropriate journals based on impact factor, audience, peer-review processes, and other metrics.
Communication with Editors and Reviewers
- Effective communication strategies with journal editors and reviewers to facilitate a smoother review process and enhance manuscript acceptance rates.
IMRAD Structure
- In-depth analysis of the IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) structure, with practical examples to illustrate each section’s purpose and content.
Reader-Centred Writing Approach
- Techniques for adopting a reader-centred approach to writing, ensuring clarity, coherence, and engagement in scientific manuscripts.
Developing a Coherent Concept using the “problem statement” approach
- What is a “problem statement”.
- How to formulate problem statements focusing on the purpose of the manuscript rather than the study, to develop a cohesive and compelling concept for your article.
Data Selection
- Guidance on selecting and presenting data effectively to support your research findings, according to the problem statement.
Concept Outline Development
- Steps to expand problem statements into comprehensive concept outlines to organize and streamline the writing process.
Effective Title Writing
- Crafting impactful and descriptive titles that accurately reflect the content and attract readers.
Detailed Outlining
- Utilizing reporting guidelines to create detailed outlines that ensure all necessary information is included, properly placed, and presented logically.
This course is specifically designed for professionals in pharmaceutical companies, medical science liaisons, medical advisors, scientific writers, medical writers, publication manager, scientific communicators, researchers, clinicians, and medical information professionals involved in writing or managing the publication of manuscripts for peer-reviewed medical journals.
Interactive lesson with practical exercises.
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Arianna Ferrini
Dr Arianna Ferrini is a freelance medical writer and science communicator. She holds a PhD in Tissue Engineering and an MRes in Biomedical Research and Cardiovascular Sciences from Imperial College London (UK), an MSc in Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and a BSc in Biotechnology from the University of Florence (Italy). She is the Director of Communications of the Association of Italian Scientists in the UK (AISUK) and the chair of the European Section of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS-EU). She holds a certificate for “Writing in the Science” from Stanford University (USA), a “Foundational Skills for Communicating about Health” certificate from the University of Michigan (USA) and a Diploma in Editing and Proofreading from the Centre of Excellence (UK). She has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Clinical Investigation and Advanced Materials.
After 12+ years of biomedical research experience in the UK, Italy and the USA, in 2020, she translated her technical knowledge and passion for communication into solutions for the medical and scientific community and the wider public. She specialises in Medical Education and works with clients worldwide, offering independent medical writing and science communication consulting services to businesses and individuals that want to capture valuable and meaningful insights from scientific data and spread the message to ultimately translate new research findings into healthcare solutions. Her clients include Johnson & Johnson, Langland, OLM Diagnostics, EPG Health, Regeneus, FirstWord Pharma, Editage and Edanz. As part of her work, she delivers interactive workshops and webinars to academic institutions and organisations covering scientific writing, publication processes and science communication strategies for different audiences.
This online training is divided in 3 modules:
Module 1 | 04 June 2025 from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm CEST
Module 2 | 05 June 2025 from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm CEST
Module 3 | 06 June 2025 from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm CEST
Few days before the online training you will receive all details about the connection.
The course will proceed with a minimum number of participants. Should this number not be reached the registered participants will be notified one week prior to the commencement of the course.
Early Bird: € 905,00* (until 14 May 2025)
Ordinary: € 1.095,00*
Freelance – Individual – Academy – Public Administration**: € 640,00*
* for Italian companies: +22% VAT
** Early Bird discount not applicable to Freelance – Individual – Academy – Public Administration fee
The fee includes: tuition, organizational office assistance, teaching materials and attendance certificate that will be sent after the training via e-mail.
Cosa saprai fare dopo il corso
Online interactive training on Zoom platform.
LS Academy will provide the access link to the virtual platform a few days before the training.
