This workshop is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles, strategies, and techniques essential for producing high-quality scientific documents. Attendees will explore the fundamental rules of scientific writing, learning how to organise and present complex research in a clear and compelling manner. The workshop also covers ethical considerations and best practices in medical writing, ensuring that content adheres to industry standards. Through detailed discussions, participants will learn how to write with precision, improve readability, and effectively communicate scientific findings to a variety of audiences, including researchers, clinicians, and other professionals in the scientific community.
Benefits of attending
At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the core principles and best practices of scientific writing
- Organise and structure each section of a scientific paper for maximum impact
- Communicate complex scientific data clearly, ensuring readability and accuracy
- Apply strategies to enhance the clarity and flow of their writing
- Gain insights into writing for different audiences, including researchers, clinicians, and other professionals
- Learn how to handle reviewer comments and revisions effectively
- Write with the goal of producing high-impact papers that stand out in peer review and get published
- Navigate the key ethical considerations in medical writing to produce trustworthy and ethical content
Certifications:
- CPD: 12 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
Speakers
Samaa Al Tabbah,
MARS (Medical Agency for Research and Statistics)Dr. Samaa Al Tabbah holds a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and a Pharm D. in Clinical Pharmacy from the Lebanese American University (LAU). After graduation, Dr. Al Tabbah held a position as a chief pharmacist at the World Health Organization (WHO), Beirut office. At a later stage, she established a pharmacy in Beirut, where she served as a community pharmacist for over 6 years. Dr. Al Tabbah is a strong supporter of the Children’s Cancer Center in Lebanon where she served as a volunteer for 4 years. She also acts as a consultant and mentor at the Egypt Scholars Inc. and the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) where she works closely with mentees providing them with concrete clinical and research skills that allow them to identify new research topics, discover new techniques, and pursue a strong career development plan.
Through her work, she has been involved in clinical research; more specifically, in training workshops carried out at the national and international level, in the delivery of sessions on different aspects of the conduct of clinical research, as well as in the conduction of different international clinical research projects. She is the author of many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals as well as a book titled “The Clinical Research Process from Initiation to Publication”. She is an editorial member of two peer-reviewed scientific journals. She is an Assistant Professor at University Institute for Nursing (Lebanese Red Cross), where she delivers Pharmacology, Microbiology and, Public Health, Community Health, and Clinical Research courses. She was lately appointed as the Global Pharmacovigilance Society Ambassador of Lebanon where she also acts as an acting board member of the society.
Who Should Attend
- Medical writers seeking to refine their skills and deepen their expertise in producing high-quality and publishable content
- Researchers, clinicians, and scientists aiming to enhance their ability to communicate complex findings effectively in scientific papers and navigate the nuances of the publication process
- PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academics focused on developing their writing for peer-reviewed journals and grant applications, with an emphasis on increasing their publication success
- Professionals in the healthcare and life sciences sectors involved in clinical documentation, regulatory submissions, or other scientific writing, and seeking to improve the clarity and impact of their work
- Professionals committed to mastering the art of clear, concise, and impactful scientific communication for publication in high-impact journals and other scientific platforms
