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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.

T1S4: Patient-Centric Communication: Bridging Science and Support

Session Chair(s)

Pooja  Phogat, PHD

Pooja Phogat, PHD

Founder and Co-CEO, Krystelis Ltd., India

As healthcare continues to evolve toward greater transparency and inclusivity, patient-centric communication is more important than ever. This session explores how scientific information can be transformed into accessible, meaningful content for patients. Through three focused presentations, we will delve into the development of plain language summaries of publications and the creation of effective patient educational materials. Join us to discover strategies, best practices, and real-world examples that bridge the gap between complex scientific data and patient understanding, ultimately supporting informed decision-making and better health outcomes.

Speaker(s)

Pooja  Phogat, PHD

Pooja Phogat, PHD

Founder and Co-CEO, Krystelis Ltd., India

Transforming Touchpoints: Creating Meaningful Patient Engagement

Vatsal  Vithlani

Vatsal Vithlani

Group Lead – Scientific Writing, Sanofi, India

Empowering Patient Understanding: Plain Language Summaries and Engaging Educational Tools

Dr. Natasha  Das, MBBS

Dr. Natasha Das, MBBS

Independent Medical Communications Consultant, India

Balancing Accuracy and Empathy: The Medical Writers’ Role in Clear Communication

Sonica Sachdeva Batra, MD

Sonica Sachdeva Batra, MD

Associate Vice President - Enterprise Medical • Enterprise Medical Client Partne, Indegene, India

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