Writing and Publishing Scientific Articles - Training Course LS Academy

About

Scholarly publications are essential for disseminating knowledge and advancing research.

In today’s competitive academic landscape, the ability to publish effectively is not just a skill but a necessity for securing funding, establishing credibility, and sharing findings.
Authors frequently encounter a range of challenges such as selecting the right journal, effectively responding to reviewers' comments, adhering to strict publication ethics, and ensuring their work stands out in a sea of scientific literature. Additionally, the intricacies of manuscript preparation, from structuring content to adhering to journal guidelines, can be daunting.

This course offers a comprehensive guide through these obstacles, aiming to significantly improve your writing, submitting, and publishing experiences.

By focusing on these common hurdles, our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to confidently approach the writing stage, thereby enhancing your chances of successfully publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Publishing: short introduction
Publication strategy from journal selection to submission: what is it and why you need one
The essential of a good manuscript:
- What makes a manuscript reader- (and editor-) friendly
- Steps to effective outlining of the different parts
- Recommendations on how to approach the writing process, references, submission package
- Ethics in publishing (authorship, redundancy and plagiarism)
Understanding the peer review process, decision letters and responding to reviewers’ comments
Post acceptance strategies to disseminate your findings even further (e.g., social media)
Useful resources to improve your writing and checklists

This course is for anyone who needs to write manuscripts for peer-reviewed medical journals, such as medical advisors, scientific writers, medical writers, medical liaisons, scientific communicators, researchers, clinicians, and medical information professionals.

Participant experience
A basic understanding of the publication process would be desirable. However, no publishing or writing experience necessary (that’s what the course is for!).

Interactive training

Lecturers

Info

Arianna Ferrini

Freelance medical writer and science communicator

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.

Useful information
Registration Fee

This online training consists of 1 module:

04 June 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 to 4:00 pm CEST

Some 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: € 570,00* (until 14 May 2024)

Ordinary: € 760,00*

Freelance – Individual – Academy – Public Administration**: € 365,00*

* for Italian companies: +22% VAT

** Early Bird discount not applicable to Freelance – 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.