Medical Writing

Protocol complexity is slowing drug development. Overdrive is Niche's AI platform designed to cut protocol development from weeks to days.

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...

For half a century, English has served as the uncontested linguistic backbone of the global pharmaceutical industry. How long will it stay...

The future of science communication appears to be becoming progressively less dependent on traditional journals and more reliant on direct,...

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

AI can fill a blank page in seconds, but does it solve writer's block or just relocate its costs? A medical writer's honest assessment of AI...

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

Writer's block is real in medical writing and often hits experienced writers hardest. Practical techniques for breaking through when the...

From Dune's Voice to modern marketing, words shape perception more than facts do. A look at the psychology of language and why power words...

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

From Index Medicus to PubMed in seconds. A personal reflection on how scientific literature searching has changed and what the old ways...

Should you post your research as a preprint? A balanced look at the visibility benefits, peer review concerns and reputational risks authors...

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...

We are sharing our latest Insider’s Insight – Ta dah

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

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

Struggling to submit your manuscript? Practical guidance on journal selection, abstracts, peer review and overcoming submission block.

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...

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

Paper mills, AI fraud and a broken peer review system are threatening the scientific record. A look at the publishing integrity crisis and...

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

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

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

The UK's biggest clinical trials reform in 20 years takes effect April 2026. What the new MHRA regulations mean for sponsors and trial...

Scientists invest huge time in conferences, yet much science shared is never published. Are conferences worth it, or is the model...

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

Medical writing demands more than good grammar. A seasoned perspective on the technical skills, soft skills and resilience needed to thrive...

We have some strange terms in the pharma industry

Writing that is short is vigorous.

Omnichannel is giving way to intent driven communication. What does this mean for scientific dissemination and how findings reach decision...

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

It is important to note that robust CSR processes should include independent quality control, version control, documented source...

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

How the FDA’s Plausible Mechanism Framework could transform personalised genomic therapies and treatment development for ultra-rare...

Welcome everyone to the first issue of the Frailomic consortium

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

From ghost authorship to AI, scientific authorship has changed beyond recognition. A 40 year perspective on credit, contribution and...

Struggling with scientific writing? Discover evidence-based strategies to beat procrastination, structure your work and write with more...

Explore how AI and large language models are reshaping plagiarism, authorship and integrity in scientific writing.

From early clinical trials to Strimvelis, a journey through personalised medicine, gene therapy and the future of precision drug...

Rare Disease Day on 28 February 2026 served as a focal point for global awareness, policy progress, scientific innovation and community...

Understand plagiarism risks in biomedical research and learn how to avoid common mistakes with practical writing and citation practices.

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

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

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

Explore how artificial intelligence, economic pressure, and regulation are transforming medical writing, and what this means for quality and...

When trial findings are not reported the resulting gaps in the scientific record distort evidence synthesis, misdirect clinical...

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

A clear guide to single and double quotation marks, American and British conventions, and common errors in academic writing.

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

Metathesiophobia: from Preclinical to Clinical Development

Never judge a book by its cover –we know

A BMJ study finds nearly 10 percent of cancer research papers may be linked to paper mills, raising concerns about research integrity.

Let’s compare three distinct writers, modern medical writers, William Shakespeare, and ChatGPT.

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

Have you seen our latest Insider's Insight on Case Reports? Once a staple of medical journals,

Advisory board meetings are often used to address perceived knowledge gaps and build consensus.

Can AI replace PubMed? Compare the speed of LLMs with the precision of traditional databases in medical writing and scientific research.

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

We have some strange terms in the pharma industry

Once all the subjects have gone home, the samples have been analysed,

A new guidance document for the publication of company-sponsored

Posters are an excellent opportunity to showcase your work

Did you miss our Insider's Insight into understanding the complex world of bibliometrics [1]?

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

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

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

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

Searching the literature can take various forms, ranging from a quick scan of recent publications

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

The clinical stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough therapies for patients suffering with cancer,

Work never stops and after the findings of our ground breaking survey in the EMWA

We've been sharing you our Insider's Insights with you for 2 years now.

The use and efficacy of rhyme are so rooted in communication that the effect has been widely studied in psychology and linguistics,...

Preprints offer speed and visibility but come without peer review. A clear guide to what preprint servers are, how journals view them and...

Publication planning provides the framework through which research findings are transformed into scientific knowledge and societal benefit.