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Podcast channel for the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS). Global excellence in Medical Affairs from today's leaders.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 21min
Is Bluesky ahead? The past and future of Social Media for Medical Affairs
The Times Higher Education recently reported that Bluesky has overtaken X in hosting posts related to new academic research. And yet many Medical Affairs teams aren't equipped to maximize the potential of this emerging resources. Here we speak with Mike Taylor, Head of Data Insights, at Altmetric, and Carlos Areia, Senior Data Scientist at Altmetric about the uses of Bluesky in comparison with exiting social media platforms, and how Medical Affairs can leverage this resource for insights, KOL identification/mapping, data dissemination and more.

Mar 19, 2025 • 28min
The Kardashian Effect: How Celebrity Culture Influences Research Trends
Believe it or not, the field of Kardashian studies can inform the ways Medical Affair professionals identify and understand influencers and influence in the space of science communications. Here we talk with Mike Taylor, Head of Data Insights at Altmetric, and Carlos Areia, Senior Data Scientist at Altmetric about making sense of what is otherwise certainly nonsense.

Dec 19, 2024 • 16min
Optimize your Medical Education strategy: Insights from Wiley's 2024 HCPs' Information Seeking Behavior Study
In this podcast episode, we share insights from the Wiley annual healthcare professionals survey and interviews on the sources of information they seek and trust. You will learn about how their content needs and preference are evolving and the factors driving their information choices and educational needs. A must listen for those looking to advance their HCP engagement with practical tips to enhance your medical education strategy.

Dec 10, 2024 • 16min
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Cases in Medical Information
AI and Generative AI seem to be a part of every webinar, conference, and conversation these days. Most of you are probably experimenting with AI for personal use and may even be having success with the use of AI in your day-to-day work. However, the technology and use cases are ever-evolving. Today's podcast will explore three proof-of-concept (POC) use cases from recent work in the field of Medical Information.

Nov 20, 2024 • 23min
How pre-launch scientific activities are associated with launch success
In this podcast, we explore how digitally active HCPs and emerging experts can amplify the impact of scientific data presented at congresses to drive successful drug launches. Industry experts from Pfizer and Veeva discuss strategies for engaging these key influencers to optimize launch success.

Nov 5, 2024 • 24min
Regional Considerations and Challenges in Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP)
Overcoming regional disparities to ensure successful IEGP development and implementation requires effective strategies for cross-functional collaboration across diverse regions and departments. In this podcast, experts explore the many challenges associated with the operationalization of global Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP) at local levels.

Oct 29, 2024 • 31min
Top 10 Most "Interesting" Publications of 2024
This podcast speaks with experts from Altmetric to delve into different methods for extracting insights to comprehend the influence of a publication on key metrics such as citations, public engagement, social impact, and internal metrics. The aim is to speed up the evaluation process to determine if publications are effectively reaching and educating the appropriate HCPs to influence their clinical decisions.

Oct 1, 2024 • 26min
Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP): Cross-functional alignment to optimize value, minimize risk
This session takes a closer look at one of the key challenges associated with integrated evidence generation planning that was identified in our first installment. Experts share insights and practical advice on ways to identify and overcome barriers to aligning multiple functions in the development and implementation of integrated evidence generation plans to minimize risk and optimize value, accounting for medical affairs, patient, regulatory and commercial perspectives.

Sep 10, 2024 • 31min
Digital First Communications: How Digital Transformation is Opening Opportunities in Medical Affairs
Recorded at the MAPS 2024 Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico following a workshop on modular content in which all of today’s speakers were faculty. Lead by the Digital FAWG’s Jennifer Riggins and Steve Casey, today’s panelists touch on the topic of modular content in the following areas: Inspiration and ImpactContent Compliance & ApprovalMSL UtilizationTraining & EvolutionThe Technology StackThe Future of Modular Content For more information on Modular Content, explore the MAPS White Paper: “Modular Content in Medical Affairs: The Foundation of Omnichannel Engagement” HERE: https://medicalaffairs.org/modular-content-omnichannel-engagement/

Sep 3, 2024 • 23min
Integrated Evidence Generation Planning: Top Challenges for Medical Affairs Teams
As the sources of data and technologies needed to make sense of data expand, opportunities exist for further integrating Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) alongside traditional approaches when planning data generation activities to support new product registration, access, and use. Here we speak with experts from Lumanity about the Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP) process and how to overcome the barriers to success.
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