Guidance

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

ICH E6 R3 has reset expectations for the Investigator's Brochure. What sponsors and medical writers need to know about safety reporting in...

You may think that 'writing the abstract' simply  involves summarising

People working in the sciences aren’t generally perceived as being outgoing.

The prestige of publication has been based on traditional citation metrics

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

Fabricated citations have grown 12-fold since 2023. A look at the Lancet audit and what the AI hallucination crisis means for scientific...

Scientific output has never been higher, yet truly disruptive discoveries appear to be declining. A look at why breakthrough science is...

A fascinating science news story hit the headlines in the last 24 hours, that a common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may...

The world's first human COVID challenge trial has been given the green light

Clinical trial complexity has risen over 10% in a decade, driving longer timelines and higher failure rates. A look at what sponsors can do...

How the digital age has transformed the way we communicate, share information, and consume content.

Many medical writers start as scientists. A candid look at what the transition from bench to medical writing really involves and what it...

Publishing is just the first step. Ten practical activities to increase the discoverability and impact of your research in a crowded...

How long does medical writing actually take? An honest look at what drives timelines, where time is lost and why speed comes with...

How meaningful conversations build trust, improve wellbeing, and why authenticity matters more than ever in a digital-first world.

In the past, Halloween has meant the end of the crop and the start of the dark, cold winter.

Half of clinical guidelines are outdated within 6 years. How should medicine respond to the shrinking shelf life of medical knowledge in an...

Self-doubt is common among medical writers. Practical techniques for evaluating your own writing objectively and developing your craft with...

Most writers fear judgement of their work. Practical techniques for reviewing your own writing objectively and building confidence as a...

60 abbreviations in one document is not writing, it is archaeology. A practical guide to using abbreviations correctly, safely and sparingly...

AI can make your writing perfect but at what cost? A look at cognitive debt, authenticity and why the human fingerprint still matters more...

ChatGPT is reshaping medical writing and scientific communication. A critical look at the benefits, limitations and risks of AI in research...

Discover ten evidence-based strategies to promote scientific research, improve dissemination, increase impact, and strengthen long-term...

Innovation in health communications is not about new tools. A look at AI risks, intent driven strategies and what meaningful progress...

A pun that travels the galaxy. How Star Wars Day uses humour, awe and cultural storytelling to make science accessible and why that matters...

Homeworking has made sedentary behaviour worse for medical writers. The health risks of prolonged sitting and what to do about it.

Promotion in medical writing is rarely about time served. A candid look at what actually drives career progression and why growth matters...

Graphical abstracts boost engagement but do they improve scholarly impact? A critical look at how visual abstracts work and where they fall...

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

What keeps a founder engaged after 28 years? Niche CEO Tim Hardman reflects on motivation, resilience and why long-term leadership can...

A zombie manuscript has all the vital signs but no soul. How disengaged teams kill scientific papers and what medical writers can do about...

You can waste a considerable amount of time when reviewing and editing

We have some strange terms in the pharma industry

Writing that is short is vigorous.

Chronic overwhelm is the real workplace horror. A look at the cognitive science of workplace fear, multitasking overload and why delegation...

From Tuskegee to the Belmont Report, how did modern research ethics come to be? A reflection on 40 years of principles that still govern...

Are you a werewolf, ghost, vampire or zombie at conferences? Explore the psychology of conference behaviour — and how to avoid becoming a...

The world's first human COVID challenge trial has been given the green light

Learn how to avoid plagiarism in scientific writing with practical tips, common pitfalls and proven techniques to protect your work.

Want a conversation to warm your heart and lift your spirits

Research shows handwriting notes may improve focus and memory compared with typing. Discover why the pen may still outperform the laptop.

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

Already surviving conferences as an introvert? Now it's time to thrive. Three advanced techniques to boost your presence, confidence and...

Shy, introverted, or just dreading the coffee queue? Practical strategies for scientists and clinicians to network confidently at...

From 17th century coffee houses to modern genetic studies, discover what centuries of research really tell us about coffees health effects...

Explore how AI is reshaping expertise, creating overconfidence, and eroding critical thinking, deep reading, and true understanding.

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

A lot of people say that people don't just buy 'things,' they buy connection

There are many regulatory documents but perhaps none are more critical

Explore how remote work and AI are reshaping mentorship and why human connection remains essential for growth and career development.

How Paracelsus helped shape modern scientific thinking through observation, toxicology, and early chemical medicine.

A practical guide to responding to manuscript rejection with three steps and key tips for revising, rebutting reviewers, and resubmitting...

Clinical consensus statements are agreed opinions formulated by a group of experts

The largest pharmaceutical companies not surprisingly rely on the largest contract research organizations

Experience at Niche has taught us that clinical study protocols are born in the white-hot fire

Today my son has taken his GCSE exam in Critical Thinking.

They say that as one door closes another one opens.

Running a business can be emotionally draining. Learn practical strategies to avoid burnout and protect your health as a leader.

Concerns about readiness of the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Clinical Trials Information System persist as the deadline for...

At the start of the year many of us faced changes to the way we work as the COVID-19

There is a short summary of a scientific paper called an abstract

We all get them, some of us more than 10 a day, emails from journals

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

In the words of Clint Eastwood’s character, Harry Callahan, in the film Magnum Force “A man's got to know his limitations”....

The proceedings of the Association for Human Pharmacology in the Pharmaceutical Industry (AHPPI)

Never judge a book by its cover –we know

The EUropean Federation for Exploratory MEdicines Development (EUFEMED

Last week was the 20-year anniversary of my founding Niche Science & Technology Ltd.

Welcome to the seventh issue of the Refractory Asthma Stratification Programme (RASP-UK) newsletter

I have never been great at conferences. People don’t believe me but I am painfully shy and far too worried about what people think of me.

For much of the twentieth century, patients in clinical research were positioned primarily as subjects of experimentation rather than active...

If you're managing a project, it's important to stay informed about work progress

Know the difference between an eye-catching, action-inspiring poster

Early in 2020, COVID-19 was spreading rapidly across the globe.

We recently encouraged writers (of all kinds) in our recent Insider’s Insight to experiment with large language artificial intelligence...

Do you know what Good Laboratory Practice stands for? In nonclinical animal studies

Every year, a huge amount of scientific data is released. It's out there, but how do you find it?

Music has a remarkable ability to bring people together and permeate

The world's first human COVID challenge trial has been given the green light

Biologic therapies for severe asthma, monoclonal antibodies targeting key type‑2 inflammatory pathways.

We have some strange terms in the pharma industry

Buying Christmas presents for people can be difficult

I believed that the central purpose of journalism is to provide the general population

A new guidance document for the publication of company-sponsored

There are people everywhere who use two spaces after a full-stop.

Posters are an excellent opportunity to showcase your work

When a country’s economy becomes so dominated by a single export industry

Visit our brand-new website to learn more about our innovative training programme

Titles are the first thing readers see, yet often they are addressed

Clinical trials are not cheap to conduct, and with data integrity

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

Creating an awesome title is like bending a straight line into a circle.

High functioning investigator sites are essential to the delivery

At some point, you'll want to share your great projects with your friends

We wanted to tell you about our latest Insider’s Insight - Ta dah

Writing your PhD thesis can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

The scientific literature comprises scholarly publications that report original

We all need heroes - people who can champion our cause - helping the world to understand our rationale