This week, we learn that NEJM is launching a new digital resource – Clinician – designed to communicate key clinical advances quickly. We also read about two ISMPP initiatives – the AI Taskforce and Patient Engagement Taskforce – and how they are advancing progress in their fields. We consider the dangers of biases that may be introduced to the research ecosystem through the use of AI, and we explore how Taylor & Francis and DataSeer are supporting compliance with journal data sharing policies. Finally, we reflect on the current state of research metrics, and we watch the launch of the OSMI Principles of Open Science Monitoring.
To read:
NEJM announces Clinician via NEJM | 1-minute read
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has announced that it is launching a new digital resource designed to deliver summaries and expert commentary on clinical research published by over 150 journals each week. The resource – called NEJM Clinician – promises to convey the “most important developments in general medicine in just 30 minutes”. The resource launches in November 2025. For more information about NEJM Clinician, review these frequently asked questions.
How to act on the ISMPP AI position statement via Current Medical Research and Opinion | 14-minute read
In November 2023, The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) published its Position statement and call to action on artificial intelligence (AI). The position statement aimed to acknowledge the pivotal role of AI in medical publishing and outlined three calls to action related to education and training, implementation and use, and advocacy and community engagement. In this article, the ISMPP AI Taskforce provides additional guidance for medical communications professionals and outlines actionable steps that can be taken to champion the responsible use of AI in medical publishing.
How to embrace and advance patient partnership via Current Medical Research and Opinion | 21-minute read
Although patient engagement has become a central focus in healthcare research in recent years, the ISMPP Patient Engagement Taskforce believes there is still significant room for improvement in how patients are involved in research communication. Through this exploration of ISMPP’s evolving approach to patient engagement, the authors highlight opportunities to strengthen the partnership between patients and the pharmaceutical industry, ultimately aiming to “help make medical research better and more useful for everyone”.
Urgent action needed to avoid bias in AI-supported research via Nature | 4-minute read
“More than 60% of AI-generated suggestions fall in the top 1% of most-cited articles”, states the author of this Nature article that highlights the biases introduced into the research cycle by AI. This article serves as a call to action for policy-makers, funders, publication professionals and researchers, outlining clear steps the academic community must take to address the unchecked influence of AI on the research ecosystem. Adoption of the suggested measures is essential to prevent entrenched biases and ensure that researchers do not become overly reliant on a small number of highly cited papers.
SnapShot: an AI tool enhancing transparent data sharing via DataSeer | 5-minute read
SnapShot is an AI tool developed through collaboration between DataSeer and Taylor & Francis Group to assess whether submitted manuscripts align with the publisher’s data sharing policies. This industry-leading tool marks a step forward in the enforcement of data sharing checks, enhancing research transparency. In this article, Rebecca Taylor-Grant (Director of Open Science Strategy and Innovation at Taylor & Francis), Tim Vines (Founder and CEO of DataSeer) and Adrian Stanley (Partnerships Director for DataSeer) explore how SnapShot is being used at Taylor & Francis to both support compliance with data sharing policies and build scalable AI workflows.
Performance over purpose: the state of research metrics via The Scholarly Kitchen | 8-minute read
Metrics designed to measure credibility and quality of both researchers and their outputs – including the Journal Impact Factor, citation counts and publication output – reward “performance over purpose, and visibility over veracity”, argues Maryam Sayab (Director of Communications at the Asian Council of Science Editors [ACSE]) in this article for The Scholarly Kitchen. Here, Maryam discusses the impact of relying on outdated metrics systems to value research and puts forward clear alternatives that foster “quality, relevance and societal contribution alongside citation counts”.
To watch:
OSMI releases Principles of Open Science Monitoring via OSMI |1.5-hour watch
During the Open Science: Monitoring Progress, Assessing Impact conference in July 2025, the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) released the final version of its Principles of open science monitoring. In this recording from the conference, Vanessa Proudman (Director of SPARC Europe), Nicolas Fressengeas (Professor at the University of Lorraine) and Laetitia Bracco (Deputy Head of Research Support Services at the University of Lorraine) launch the OSMI framework, explaining the context and principles used during the framework development.
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