The ISPOR (ISPOR stands for International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research) Educational Society at the NIPER, SAS Nagar had organized a one day conference on Medical writing on feb 8, 2019. Medical writing is the creation of scientific documents by specialized writers. Amedical writer usually closely works with scientists, doctors and other subject matter experts to create effective documentation that vividly defines research results and product's usage.The resource persons at the conference were Dr Lalit Kanodia, Asst Vice President, 1mg Technologies Pvt Limited, Mr Sanjay Bagani, Director, CT transparency and Ms Surabhi Bhaurya, Senior Medical Writer at Xogene solutions and Prof Pramil Tiwari, Prof & Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice, NIPER, SAS Nagar.The inaugural session of the “National conference on Medical Writing” started with the welcome address by the faculty advisor Prof Pramil Tiwari. Prof Tiwari said that the organizing committee has chosen to dedicate this conference in the memory of Mr. Pralhad Dhagale -an alumnus of 2003-2005 batch of NIPER SAS Nagar- who was General Manager at SIROclinpharm. He left for heavenly abode on 201.2019 at a young age of 37 years.Prof Tiwari also explained that this conference has twin aims: to sensitize the learners to the upcoming field of Medical writing and provide an opportunity to network with the experts.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr A Raghuram Rao, Director NIPER, SAS nagar expressed his pleasure that within 15 years the department has done so well. He congratulated everyone for being a part of this department, society and conference. Of the new avenues, he stressed that in the last decade, the discipline of Medical Writing has attracted talented people.Director, NIPER proposed to create a Pharmacy Practice Division at Pharmaceutical Heritage Centre, NIPER, Mohali. He also appreciated the benefits of a “Hand-on-Session” in learning a scientific skill precisely. Finally, the director wished a grand success of the event and congratulated the delegates for being a part of such a magnus event.In his observations, Dean NIPER, Prof Rahul Jain extended a warm welcome to the guests, resource persons and delegates of the conference. He said that “Xogene Solutions is a consistent recruiter in the campus”. Prof Jain stressed that one has to be god reader to be a good writer and communicator. He stressed that writing style becomes different over different continents as the requirements of the client changes.Mr. Arunuday Paul, Secretary of the ISPOR Student educational society (the organizers) proposed the vote of thanks. The generous contribution of ISPOR parent body, Xogene solutions and 1mg Technologies Pvt Limited was lauded. Over 70 participants, from 5 different states, are attending the conference.