AMWA Conference 2024 - 'Keeping it Real'

A great success!

We're delighted to report that the conference at Monash Convention Centre was very well attended. There were many familiar faces, as well as new ones. The day had a great vibe and was rich with informative speakers, engaging workshops and excellent networking opportunities. We've had excellent feedback from those who attended, with many also asking where next year's conference will be!

As always, we couldn't have done it without the valuable support of our sponsors. We are very grateful for your continued support of AMWA.

SILVER, AND WORKSHOP 1 AND 3 SPONSOR - Biotext

Biotext are a team of content experts, specialising in scientific and complex information. Established in 1999, Biotext has developed a range of content services, from analysis and strategy to writing and editing, information design, and training. Biotext developed the Australian Manual of Style to provide a complete online guide to writing, editing and presenting information across a variety of disciplines.

SILVER - Research Review

Research Review is an independent online medical publishing company focused on making education easy for healthcare professionals. They harness the expertise of leading specialists in Australia and New Zealand to select and advise on the most important medical research and its implications for local clinical practice. Research Review condenses what is important and brings this information to subscribers on a regular basis as a summary with a specialist’s opinion and a web link to the full study. Research Review publications keep medical professionals up to date in over 50 interest areas in about 20 minutes. They also produce a variety of bespoke publications for clients that focus on different disease states, medicines, and devices, as well as speaker events. All Research Review publications are free to subscribers and are supported by advertising and sponsorship from companies with an interest in the area.

WORKSHOP 2 SPONSOR - Wiser Healthcare

The Wiser Healthcare Collaboration aims to conduct research that will reduce overdiagnosis and overtreatment in Australia and around the world. It is a research collaboration involving The University of Sydney, Bond University, Monash University, the University of Wollongong, and international colleagues. We investigate the cause and size of the problem and test new solutions, in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders, with a particular focus on overdiagnosis caused by imaging (like CT scans and MRI scans), testing biomarkers (for example, blood tests like the Prostate Specific Antigen test), and genetic tests. www.wiserhealthcare.org.au

‘ISMPP CROSSES THE DITCH’ ORAL PRESENTATION SPONSOR - International Society of Medical Publication Professionals

The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 2005 and exists to advance the medical publication and communication professions globally. ISMPP comprises more than 2,600 members, with representation from all stakeholders involved in the publication and communication of medical research. The ISMPP Certified Medical Publication ProfessionalTM (ISMPP CMPPTM) programme provides a formal credential of medical publication professionals’ expertise and promotes integrity and excellence in the profession. Learn more at: www.ismpp.org

POSTER SPONSOR - Kainic Medical Communications

AMWA would like to thank Kainic Medical Communications for sponsoring the reprinting and display of posters previously presented at the 2024 ISMPP Annual Meeting. Kainic Medical Communications is an award-winning boutique medical communications company providing services to companies and agencies around the world. With a pedigree forged in some of the world’s leading medical communications agencies, our New Zealand-based team are proud to partner with our clients from across the globe to deliver top-class medical writing support when developing scientific and promotional materials for the pharmaceutical industry.