In this Medical Affairs unscripted Podcast Byte, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, discusses the recently released insights report: Expert Perspectives on the Use of Generative AI in Medical Publication with her colleague, Tim Becker, PharmD, RPh, EVP, Creative Scientific Solutions at Lumanity. Their discussion sheds light on the safe and proper use of Generative AI in medical publications, addressing key concerns such as hallucinations, data privacy, and the need for transparency and accountability. They also explore the future impact of Generative AI on medical communication agencies and their relationships with journals. Although Generative AI can accelerate the delivery of data to patients and healthcare providers, it will still require the careful oversight of trained professionals to ensure ethical and appropriate use.

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, engages in an enlightening discussion with Smitha Sivaraman, PhD, MBA, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Verastem Oncology. Their discussion highlights the growing trend of integrating Medical Affairs into the Clinical Development process, and how this integration can streamline development when executed properly. Dr. Sivaraman shares her insights on the expectations for Medical Affairs teams working alongside clinical development, the ideal timing for their involvement, and how their role should progress over time. They also discuss the necessary skills and qualities that Medical Affairs team members need to collaborate effectively with Clinical Development, as well as the additional training that could be advantageous. Lastly, they cover what defines success in this emerging trend.

In this episode of Medical Affairs Unscripted, Peg Crowley-Nowick, PhD, MBA, President of Medical Affairs Consulting at Lumanity, welcomes Cathy Andorfer, PhD, the national Director of Field Medical for Tourmaline Bio, and author of "The Art of Excellence: Build a Rockstar Career as a Medical Science Liaison and Beyond." Their conversation explores the vital role of medical affairs, emphasizing the importance of strategic vision, continuous learning, and effective communication within the team. Cathy shares her experiences and insights on leadership, stressing the necessity of repetition and clarity in setting objectives. She believes that consistent reminders and clear priorities are key to team success. Cathy also highlights the importance of training MSLs to interpret and contextualize insights, transforming them from simple observations into valuable strategic intelligence. The conversation touches on the need for ongoing refinement in training and the significance of fostering an environment where team members feel empowered to ask questions and engage in deep scientific discussions. Cathy underscores the value of learning from mistakes and continuously evolving to achieve better outcomes. Lastly, Peg and Cathy reflect on the broader impact of medical affairs on improving patient health by optimizing access to medical advances.