Writing is more than text production. A personal and scientific look at what makes writing deeply human and what AI risks eroding when it...
Writing is more than text production. A personal and scientific look at what makes writing deeply human and what AI risks eroding when it...
The persistent challenge in drug development has long been its high attrition rate, with late-stage failures frequently tracing back to...
We’ve all done it, got angry at a service provider, neighbour or politician. The response of the more civilised among us is to write a...
Why do the best ideas arrive in the shower? A look at the neuroscience behind insight, why the brain solves problems when you stop trying...
Let me introduce you to the concept of an Ideas Graveyard, a systematic repository for your ideas that didn't make it to completion.
There is an old saying: never meet your heroes. It sounds cynical, suggesting that the person you admire may disappoint you when they step...
Too many options can leave us overwhelmed rather than satisfied. A look at the psychology behind choice overload and how to make decisions...
Fabricated citations have grown 12-fold since 2023. A look at the Lancet audit and what the AI hallucination crisis means for scientific...
ICH E6 R3 has reset expectations for the Investigator's Brochure. What sponsors and medical writers need to know about safety reporting in...
AI can make your writing perfect but at what cost? A look at cognitive debt, authenticity and why the human fingerprint still matters more...
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...
Graphical abstracts boost engagement but do they improve scholarly impact? A critical look at how visual abstracts work and where they fall...
Half of clinical guidelines are outdated within 6 years. How should medicine respond to the shrinking shelf life of medical knowledge in an...
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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.
Explore how remote work and AI are reshaping mentorship and why human connection remains essential for growth and career development.
The world's first human COVID challenge trial has been given the green light
The world's first human COVID challenge trial has been given the green light
How Paracelsus helped shape modern scientific thinking through observation, toxicology, and early chemical medicine.
Chronic overwhelm is the real workplace horror. A look at the cognitive science of workplace fear, multitasking overload and why delegation...
Over the last two years, few topics have captivated the pharmaceutical industry as completely as artificial intelligence (AI).
How meaningful conversations build trust, improve wellbeing, and why authenticity matters more than ever in a digital-first world.
How the digital age has transformed the way we communicate, share information, and consume content.
Scientific output has never been higher, yet truly disruptive discoveries appear to be declining. A look at why breakthrough science is...
Is the perception of declining standards just curmudgeon bias, or is something genuinely eroding in science and pharma? A look at the...
Unlike hand dryers, which are generally confined to bathrooms, you commonly find hairdryers in communal changing rooms for gyms, pools, and...
Turning on your out of office feels risky when you run a small business. How to flip holiday absence from a source of anxiety into a social...
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...
Clinical trial complexity has risen over 10% in a decade, driving longer timelines and higher failure rates. A look at what sponsors can do...
Preprints offer speed and visibility but come without peer review. A clear guide to what preprint servers are, how journals view them and...
ChatGPT is reshaping medical writing and scientific communication. A critical look at the benefits, limitations and risks of AI in research...
Reusing your own text is not the same as plagiarism, but it is not unrestricted either. A practical guide to acceptable text recycling in...
We recently encouraged writers (of all kinds) in our recent Insider’s Insight to experiment with large language artificial intelligence...
For much of the twentieth century, patients in clinical research were positioned primarily as subjects of experimentation rather than active...
Phase I is the lifeblood or new medicines. The UK’s Phase I representative body,
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.
Music has a remarkable ability to bring people together and permeate
Every year, a huge amount of scientific data is released. It's out there, but how do you find it?
Do you know what Good Laboratory Practice stands for? In nonclinical animal studies
Concerns about readiness of the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Clinical Trials Information System persist as the deadline for...
I am continually reminded that I must work toward better relationships with my sons than the one I had with my dad.
Early in 2020, COVID-19 was spreading rapidly across the globe.
Homeworking has made sedentary behaviour worse for medical writers. The health risks of prolonged sitting and what to do about it.
Work never stops and after the findings of our ground breaking survey in the EMWA
The world's first human COVID challenge trial has been given the green light
There are many regulatory documents but perhaps none are more critical
In the past, Halloween has meant the end of the crop and the start of the dark, cold winter.
At the start of the year many of us faced changes to the way we work as the COVID-19
Most writers fear judgement of their work. Practical techniques for reviewing your own writing objectively and building confidence as a...
When a country’s economy becomes so dominated by a single export industry
Grant writing is an art, but it is also a discipline. Treat it with the same care you apply to your experiments, and you may find yourself...
Publishing is just the first step. Ten practical activities to increase the discoverability and impact of your research in a crowded...
Discover ten evidence-based strategies to promote scientific research, improve dissemination, increase impact, and strengthen long-term...
Discover ten evidence-based strategies to promote scientific research, improve dissemination, increase impact, and strengthen long-term...
We all need heroes - people who can champion our cause - helping the world to understand our rationale
Attend any research meeting, conference or clinical congress
Welcome to the seventh issue of the Refractory Asthma Stratification Programme (RASP-UK) newsletter
60 abbreviations in one document is not writing, it is archaeology. A practical guide to using abbreviations correctly, safely and sparingly...
We all have a responsibility to encourage young people to study science
Are you a werewolf, ghost, vampire or zombie at conferences? Explore the psychology of conference behaviour — and how to avoid becoming a...
Most businesses fail within five years. Ten honest questions to ask yourself before starting your own, from someone who has run their own...
From Tuskegee to the Belmont Report, how did modern research ethics come to be? A reflection on 40 years of principles that still govern...
In the words of Clint Eastwood’s character, Harry Callahan, in the film Magnum Force “A man's got to know his limitations”....
Visit our brand-new website to learn more about our innovative training programme
The EUropean Federation for Exploratory MEdicines Development (EUFEMED
One notable characteristic of Brexit has been a race for the bottom by journalists
Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development
Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development
Research shows handwriting notes may improve focus and memory compared with typing. Discover why the pen may still outperform the laptop.
However you may feel about the way political leaders have turned Brexit
The scientific literature comprises scholarly publications that report original
Biologic therapies for severe asthma, monoclonal antibodies targeting key type‑2 inflammatory pathways.
Learn how to avoid plagiarism in scientific writing with practical tips, common pitfalls and proven techniques to protect your work.
The proceedings of the Association for Human Pharmacology in the Pharmaceutical Industry (AHPPI)
A practical guide to responding to manuscript rejection with three steps and key tips for revising, rebutting reviewers, and resubmitting...
Already surviving conferences as an introvert? Now it's time to thrive. Three advanced techniques to boost your presence, confidence and...
At some point, you'll want to share your great projects with your friends
In response to my post with tips for people who want to start their own business
Clinical consensus statements are agreed opinions formulated by a group of experts
Last week was the 20-year anniversary of my founding Niche Science & Technology Ltd.
The largest pharmaceutical companies not surprisingly rely on the largest contract research organizations
Running a business can be emotionally draining. Learn practical strategies to avoid burnout and protect your health as a leader.
The Institute for Apprenticeships (IFA) has approved its 300th
Experience at Niche has taught us that clinical study protocols are born in the white-hot fire
Our team are exploring different and novel ways for young people to enter the pharmaceutical industry.
On this day 2 years ago I had a pretty bad accident getting knocked off my motorbike
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