About Medical Publishing Insights & Practices (MPIP)
About MPIP
Medical Publishing Insights & Practices (MPIP) was founded by members of the pharmaceutical industry and the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) to elevate trust, transparency, and integrity in reporting the results of industry-sponsored research. Current corporate co-sponsors include Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Biogen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Merck, and Pfizer.
MPIP encourages more effective partnership between sponsors and journals to raise standards in medical publications and expand access to research results. Editors of worldwide biomedical journals have participated in MPIP activities, including representatives of Annals of Internal Medicine, Blood, BMJ, Canadian Medical Association Journal, European Respiratory Journal, Journal of the American Medical Association, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Nature Medicine, Neurology, The New England Journal of Medicine, and The Lancet.
MPIP Accomplishments
Through independent research, industry–journal roundtables, and multidisciplinary collaboration, we have enhanced the understanding of issues and challenges in reporting the results of industry-sponsored research and developed tools to improve transparency and credibility. Our research results are disseminated through publications, education, and society meetings such as the Council for Science Editors (CSE), ISMPP, International Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication, and the International Publication Planning Association (TIPPA), as well as through webcasts and webinars.
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MPIP Funding
Medical Publishing Insights & Practices (MPIP) is funded by the following co-sponsors: Amgen, Bayer, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Merck, and Pfizer. Each co-sponsor is represented on the MPIP steering committee along with representation from the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals. The MPIP steering committee meets regularly to advance research, educational, and collaborative initiatives aligned with the MPIP mission. For external activities such as Roundtable meetings, all attendees pay their own travel and lodging expenses. MPIP does not pay honoraria to anyone who contributes to any MPIP initiative.
MPIP Major Collaborative Events
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2019
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10th Journal Editor-Pharma Roundtable
Obtained insights on key barriers to transparent author disclosures and identified ways to improve disclosure reporting through education and collaborations. Participants convened on a virtual platform for the first time.
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2018
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9th Journal Editor–Pharma Roundtable
Philadelphia, USA — Obtained input on an upcoming author education video series and discussed recent changes in the publishing environment, including open access publishing and the new ICMJE requirement for data sharing statements.
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2017
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8th Journal–Pharma Roundtable
Philadelphia, USA — Obtained input on author perspectives and discussed ways to improve the author experience when partnering with sponsors and journals to publish their industry-sponsored research.
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2016
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7th Journal–Pharma Roundtable
Philadelphia, USA — Obtained input on findings of the Journal Editor Survey and discussed perceived changes in transparency and credibility in reporting industry-sponsored research.
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2014
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6th Journal–Pharma Roundtable
Philadelphia, USA — Obtained input on findings of Adverse Event Initiative and developed preliminary recommendations to increase transparency for reporting of these results in manuscripts.
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2013
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5th Journal–Pharma Roundtable
Manchester, UK — Obtained input on findings of Authorship Research Initiative and Five-Step Authorship Framework to Improve Transparency in Disclosing Contributors to Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trial Publications.
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2012
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4th Journal–Pharma Roundtable
New York City, USA — Obtained input on findings of Authorship Research Initiative and Five-Step Authorship Framework to Improve Transparency in Disclosing Contributors to Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trial Publications.
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2011
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3rd Journal–Pharma Roundtable
New York City, USA — "Deep dive" into unmet needs in authorship, trial protocols, and AE reporting.
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2010
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MPIP Receives Trust & Reputation Award
MPIP cited as "driving best industry practice and reputation—especially around transparency".
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2nd Journal–Pharma Roundtable
New York City, USA — Identified strategies to "close the credibility gap" in industry-sponsored clinical research.
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2009
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1st Journal–Pharma Roundtable
Vancouver, Canada — Brainstormed solutions to streamline manuscript submission in light of increased submission volume.
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2008
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MPIP Founded
Founded by members of the pharmaceutical industry and the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP).