Contents V38 N3 FALL 2023 3 4 7 14 20 28 33 FROM THE GUEST EDITOR Overcoming Obstacles and Building Bridges in Global Medical Communication › Elizabeth Kukielka THEME ARTICLES Lost in Translation: The Vital Role of Medical Translation in Global Medical Communication › Amanda Xiaoqing Mao and Ishani Thakkar Open Pharma: Driving Positive Change in the Communication of Pharma-Sponsored Research › Jo Gordon Science Without Borders – Can Translation Tools Bridge the Language Gap? › Claire Beeby, Eleanor J. Raynsford, and Charles Pollitt SCIENCE SERIES The Gut Microbiome–Human Body Symbiosis: Relevance of the Ubiquitous Microbial Community on Health and Development, Part 1 › Smitha S. Dutt FREELANCE FOCUS › Brian Bass, Melissa L. Bogen, Cathryn D. Evans, Alex Howson, and Ruwaida Vakil Q1: What are the potential benefits and limitations of using ChatGPT in medical writing, and how can these be mitigated? Q2: What ethical considerations need to be taken into account when using ChatGPT for medical writing, particularly in relation to patient privacy and data protection? Q3: How can ChatGPT be used to assist medical writers in creating patient education materials, and what challenges need to be addressed in this context? CONSCIOUS WRITING 3 Common Phrases That Tarnish Credibility in Medical Writing › Crystal R. Herron 41 5 Ipsen-sponsored publicationsa,11–15 with abstracts and PLSs of similar length covering a range of therapy areas and study types 4 languages translatedb A French German Slovenian Mandarin 4 bilingual reviewersb Word selection Grammar Phraseology Claritye Non-translated Additions Deletions using Google Translate with medical writing experience evaluated 4 survey categories assessedd 20 translations per document typec 5× PLSs 5× abstracts Misspellings Phrases Tone Grammar/syntax Punctuation Symbols/units/numbers/dates Accuracy Likelihood of misinterpretation 诶 14 AMWAJournal.org 9Article Title Figure 4. Infographic: Open Pharma recommendations for plain language summaries of peer-reviewed medical journal publications. Adapted/ Reprinted from Rosenberg A et al.6,7 PLS, plain language summaries. More exposure for your work Practitioners can apply your findings Researchers in developing countries can see your work Taxpayers get value for money Higher citation rates Your research can influence policy Compliant with grant rules The public can access your findings 7 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Michael G. Baker, PhD GUEST EDITOR Elizabeth Kukielka, PharmD, MWC, CMPP MANAGING EDITOR Rachel Mosher, MA SECTION EDITORS Progress in Publications Qing Zhou, PhD, ELS Regulatory Insights Jennifer Bridgers, MS, MWC Science Series Naomi Bishop, MD Statistically Speaking Thomas M. Schindler, PhD Everyday Ethics Julie Ravo, BA, MA Freelance Focus Ruwaida Vakil, MSc CE Craft Corner Haifa Kassis, MD Practical Matters Elizabeth Kukielka, PharmD, MWC, CMPP Around the Career Block Cecilia Petrus, MSc REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Freelance Focus Brian Bass, MWC Melissa L. Bogen, ELS Sherri Bowen, MA, ELS Lori De Milto, MJ Cathryn D. Evans Gail V. Flores, PhD Phyllis Minick In the Service of Good Writing Laurie Endicott Thomas, MA, ELS Conscious Writing Crystal R. Herron, PhD, ELS EDITORS IN MEMORIAM Lori L. Alexander, MTPW, ELS, MWC Ronald J. Sanchez 2022–2023 PRESIDENT Elise Eller, PhD 2022–2023 BOARD LIAISON JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM 2022–2023 STAFF LIAISON Shari Rager, MS, CAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Susan Krug, MS, CAE GRAPHIC DESIGNER Amy Boches, biographics EDITORIAL OFFICE: ManagingEditor@amwa.org. Instructions for authors available at: www.amwajournal.org. ADVERTISING: Contact marketing@amwa.org or (240) 239-0940. All advertising is subject to acceptance by AMWA and should be for products and services relevant to professional medical communicators. AMWA is not responsible for the content of advertising and does not endorse any advertiser or its products or services. SUBSCRIPTION: The AMWA Journal is published quarterly. Subscription is included with AMWA membership. Nonmember subscriptions cost is $75 per year. 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Its purpose is to inform, inspire, and motivate medical communicators. M O RE V38 N3 / 2023 AMWA NEWS 35 From the President › Elise Eller 36 Officer Candidate Slate for the 2023-2024 Election › R. Michelle Sauer Gehring 38 AMWA Fellowships for 2023 › Abbie Miller 39 2023 John P. McGovern Award Recipients Jessica B. Steier, DrPH, PMP, and Andrea C. Love, PhD › Elise Eller 40 2023 Walter C. Alvarez Award Recipient Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH › Michele W. Sequeira 41 2023 Harold Swanberg Distinguished Service Award Recipient Joan Affleck, MBA › Abbie Miller 42 2023 Golden Apple Award Recipient Hope Lafferty, AM, ELS › Abbie Miller 43 2023 President's Award Recipient Don Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP › Elise Eller 2023 CONFERENCE PREVIEW 44 Continuous Learning and Connection at the 2023 Medical Writing & Communication Conference › Michele W. Sequeira 45 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS Contents http://www.amwajournal.org