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The Leela Bhartiya City

Jul 11, 2025 8:00 AM - Jul 12, 2025 5:30 PM

6/2, Thanisandra Main Rd,, Devin Paradise Enclave, Kannuru, Thirumenahalli, Bengaluru 560064, KA, India

DIA Medical Writing Conference - 2025

Transforming Medical Writing through Collaboration, Innovation and Technology.

T2S1: Role of Medical Writers in Amplifying Patient Voice

Session Chair(s)

Annie  Jose

Annie Jose

Associate Director, Medical Writing

GSK, Bengaluru, India

Patient perspectives are becoming increasingly essential in regulatory decision-making, and medical writers play a pivotal role in facilitating patient-centric communication in clinical trials. This session will provide an in-depth discussion on the role of medical writers in creating patient-centered clinical trial documents, in simplifying and effectively communicating critical information to patients through clinical study protocols and informed consent forms, Additionally, the session will explore the role of technology in enhancing patient engagement and collaboration. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering patient engagement, incorporating patient perspectives and on effectively communicating with patients in clinical trials.

Speaker(s)

Binutha  Pereira

Protocol Design with Purpose: Embedding Patient Voice in Clinical Studies

Binutha Pereira

Eli Lilly, India

Principal Medical Writer

Vilok  Purohit

From Concept to Practice: Embedding Patient Centricity in ICFs

Vilok Purohit

Thermo Fisher, India

Principal Medical Writer,

Vidhi  Vashisht, MS

Beyond the Words: Amplifying Patient Voices in Plain Language Summaries through Innovation and Inclusion

Vidhi Vashisht, MS

Krystelis Ltd, India

Vice President, Head of Plain Language Services

Akshata  Rao

With the Additional Presence of:

Akshata Rao

Merck Group, India

Director- Global Medical Writing, India

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