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The Westin Boston Seaport District

Mar 10, 2025 8:00 AM - Mar 12, 2025 12:30 PM

425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications Forum

The longest running neutral forum cultivating interdepartmental relationships in medical affairs.

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Overview

March 10-12: Forum

Due to unforeseen circumstances, DIA needs to shift the dates and location of the 2025 Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications Forum from March 3-5 to March 10-12, 2025. We hope you join us at The Westin Boston Seaport District for this signature event!

DIA’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications Forum embodies our commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing global health and well-being. Tailored specifically for medical affairs professionals, by medical affairs professionals, this forum serves as a dynamic platform for exchanging vital insights and tackling current challenges and trends on the top of everyone’s mind.

With a focus on cultivating interdepartmental relationships, this forum offers a unique opportunity for professionals across diverse job types within the medical affairs domain to collaborate and synergize. Featuring multiple general and breakout sessions organized into three tracks—medical communications, medical writing, and field medical—the forum enables attendees to delve into topics most relevant to their roles and interests. By participating in this multidisciplinary gathering, attendees gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape that directly impacts their daily responsibilities.

Participant Testimonials

The DIA MASC was a new conference for me - and it was very exciting and inspiring to connect with many colleagues across industry who work in different parts of drug development than I typically do. That exchange of ideas, solutions and possibilities was very inspiring! – Jane Myles, Decentralized Trials and Research Alliance (DTRA)

I loved the size of the event! It made it easy to connect and have meaningful conversations. Everyone was approachable and eager to engage and answer questions, which allowed the discussions to continue beyond the sessions. – Leanne Woehlke, Transperfect

By sharing insights and exploring cutting-edge issues together, we not only address current challenges but also anticipat future legal landscapes, preparing ourselves for the evolution of medical affairs and scientific communication. The opportunity to collaborate with experts from diverse backgrounds adds significant value to my work, broadening my perspective and deepening my understanding of the multifaceted issues our clients face. This experience has been incredibly rewarding, and I am eagerly looking forward to contributing to and learning from this vibrant community at future events. The DIA MASC Forum is a cornerstone for professional development and networking in our field, and I am grateful for the chance to be a part of it. – Darshan Kulkarni, The Kulkarni Law Firm

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Highlights & Features

Who should attend?

  • Forum Designed For

    • Medical Communications
    • Medical Writing
    • Medical Science Liaisons
    • Field Medical
    • Medical Information
    • Medical Call Center Environment
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Clinical Research
    • Professional Education, Training, and Development
    • Document Management/eSubmissions

    Program Committee

    • Marie-Ange  Noue, PhD
      Marie-Ange Noue, PhD Senior Director, Head of Scientific Communications
      EMD Serono, Canada
    • Elizabeth  Brown, MS, PMP
      Elizabeth Brown, MS, PMP Senior Director, Medical Writing
      Merck & Co., Inc., United States
    • Elizabeth  Froom, PharmD, RPh
      Elizabeth Froom, PharmD, RPh Senior Director, Medical Writing and Healthcare Communications
      Evidera, United States
    • Darshan  Kulkarni, JD, PharmD, MS
      Darshan Kulkarni, JD, PharmD, MS Principal Attorney
      The Kulkarni Law Firm, United States
    • Christina  Nixon, PhD
      Christina Nixon, PhD Senior Director, Medical and Scientific Communications
      Alphanumeric, United States
    • Yvonne  Mehta, PharmD
      Yvonne Mehta, PharmD Director, Global Medical Information
      Gilead Sciences, Inc, United States
    • Brooke Elizabeth Hollands, PharmD
      Brooke Elizabeth Hollands, PharmD Head Medical Affairs Strategy and Operations
      GlaxoSmithKline, United States
    • Elizabeth  Olbrich, MS, RN
      Elizabeth Olbrich, MS, RN Associate Director
      Evidera | PPD, United States
    • Nimita  Limaye, PhD
      Nimita Limaye, PhD Research Vice President, Life Sciences R&D Strategy and Technology
      IDC, United States
    • Sudipta  Chakraborty, PhD
      Sudipta Chakraborty, PhD Clinical Trial Transparency Strategy Lead
      Biogen, United States
    • Fabiana  Ebihara
      Fabiana Ebihara Director, Medical Writing Services
      Parexel International, United States
    • Richard  Swank, PhD
      Richard Swank, PhD Founder
      Scientific Engagement LLC, United States
    • Iris  Tam, PharmD
      Iris Tam, PharmD Senior Vice President and Head, Medical Affairs and HEOR
      COEUS, United States
    • Sarah  Jarvis, MBA
      Sarah Jarvis, MBA Global Medical Affairs Lead
      ZS, United States
    • J. Lynn  Bass, PharmD, RPh
      J. Lynn Bass, PharmD, RPh Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons
      BridgeBio, United States
    • Craig  Klinger, RPh
      Craig Klinger, RPh Director - Global MSL Trainer, The Office of Medical Professional Development
      Eli Lilly and Company, United States
    • Jim  Wilkinson, PhD
      Jim Wilkinson, PhD U.S. Medical Affairs Lead, Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation
      Argenx, United States
    • Representative Invited
      Representative Invited DIA, United States

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