We must, we can, we will: med comms during the current crisis and beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation, and has forced drastic changes throughout global society. Whilst movement restrictions have necessarily brought some industries to a standstill, it is vital that the healthcare industry continues working. In addition to dealing with the obvious crisis, it is important to maintain treatment and…
Simply engaging – patient eBooks
Being diagnosed with a new condition or having to care for a family member with a chronic disease can be a daunting experience. Emotional and informational support are highly appreciated and not always easy to find. In the emerging digital landscape, more and more patients will look to find both…
Virtual story telling: interactive patient case studies
Creating awareness about a rare disease or increasing treatment awareness in your target physicians can be a difficult task. Using a training method preferred by doctors will improve your chances of capturing their attention. We recommend interactive patient cases. They are the ideal medium to educate and train doctors in…
Trends in European respiratory medicine in 2019
As medical communicators, we regularly attend international medical meetings. On behalf of our clients, we host live and virtual symposia, organise booth activities and monitor trends in research and therapeutic options which we compile in client-specific congress reports. The European Respiratory Society (ERS) was one of the highlights of our…
A ray of hope
My interest in cancer began as a young scientist. I was fascinated by the genetic and cellular changes that give rise to cancers, and how we treat them based on these changes. I was aware that the goal in cancer research is saving lives, but I hadn’t started relating the…
Agency life – greater than the sum of its parts
Are you are looking for a new job? Have you ever considered working for an agency? If you can think on your feet, enjoy new challenges and love working in an international environment, you may want to consider applying for a job in an agency like infill healthcare communication. Here…
Strong team bonds
After a busy year, the infill healthcare communication team met for a team event in Cologne. True to our nature, we set ourselves a challenge. In the first part of the evening. Four mini teams had fun working their ways out of different escape rooms. Brewing whiskey, working out Santa's…
Change in agency management structure
I am pleased to announce that infill healthcare communication has a new management structure. Christian Guhlke and Thorsten Land have become managing partners. They acquired shares in the company and have become equal agency leads together with me. I am delighted that they have made a long-term commitment to the…
Highlights from ESMO 2019
Nearly 30,000 delegates attended ESMO 2019, with many exciting and practice-changing studies presented. Here we bring you a taste of this years’ highlights, providing an insight into the plethora of recent trials which have led to significant survival and quality of life (QoL) gains for patients. PARP inhibition in ovarian…
Charity walls – it works both ways
Say, you have developed a cancer medication. A disease that is serious and a disease area that you take seriously. You believe that your medication will make a difference to the patients suffering from it. Wouldn't you also want to state your commitment by gathering support for independent organizations who…