Courses

Fundamentals of Scientific Writing

Fundamentals of Scientific Writing

Launching a comprehensive course on scientific writing is an integral component of our career development initiative, offering participants an interactive and insightful learning journey. The scientific writing course has been crafted to enable participants to gain the required knowledge, mindset, and foundational skills. This course facilitates informed decision-making and empowers participants to embark on a successful career path.

Overview

The course is available in a virtual mode of delivery, enabling enrollment from anywhere in India or abroad.

By attending this course the participants will be able to:

1. Understand basic principles and conventions of scientific writing, such as structure, style, and language.

2. Develop clear understanding of the nuances involved in effectively communicating scientific research.

3. Gain insights into the primary skillsets, diverse approaches, knowledge of different subdomains, perspectives, motivation, and interests of stakeholders.

4. Learn about writing for Real-world evidence projects.

5. Learn about different scientific writing career opportunities

While exploring the nuances of scientific writing, participants acquire the necessary skills to make a lasting impact in various professional roles within scientific and research organizations, as well as for independent professionals and freelancers, whether full-time, part-time, or as a hobby.

By aligning to the requirements of the stakeholders along with the personal career objective, the participants can achieve intended success in this multidimensional profession.

By the end of the course, the participants would acquire the knowledge and orientation and be ready to advance their careers through further professional training and to make meaningful contributions in the field of scientific writing.

Content

1. Understanding Clinical Research types, including non-interventional, interventional, and low-interventional studies.

2. Different Subdomains:

a) Medical and Regulatory Writing: Protocols, plans, reports, eCTD modules, and safety reports.

b) Scientific Research Article Writing - Case reports, case series, publications, and other papers.

c) Regulated Research: Systems, processes, and QMS development.

3. Literature Search and Reference Management

4. Project Selection and Design

5. Data Collection and Analysis

6. Manuscript Preparation Considerations

7. Regulatory Considerations for Regulatory Writing

8. Flair for Writing and Language

9. Q & A Session

Prerequisites: Listening, dialogue, comprehension, and making notes

Key Benefits/Takeaways

✅ A digital certificate of successful participation will be emailed to the participants.

✅ Understanding the scope of scientific writing

✅ Get familiar with practical aspects in writing

✅ Experience personal and professional growth with continuous learning

✅ Importance of developing meaningful connections

✅ Virtual mode of delivery facilitates access for participants in metro, non-metro and remote areas, allowing them to take advantage of career development opportunities

✅ Enables participants to establish careers from home while meeting the increasing demand for academic and sponsored research support

Pedagogy

Participants will interact and engage proactively with the esteemed faculty, to learn and grasp from rich experience through presentation and dialogue. Participants will be able to self-evaluate their suitability to work on individually to build a scientific writing career.

Who should participate

This course caters to a diverse range of participants seeking to improve their scientific writing skills and advance their careers. Specifically crafted for undergraduates and beyond, it provides appropriate insights into the fundamentals of scientific communication.

Aspiring career researchers can expect to gain invaluable skills necessary for navigating the complexities of academic publishing and effectively disseminating their research findings.

For educators aiming to nurture the next generation of scientists, the course offers insights and strategies to assist pupils in crafting satisfying careers, opens doors to a variety of professional pathways and creates a community of skilled communicators in science.

Faculty

Dr. Arun Sudheendra Theerthahalli

Dr. Arun Sudheendra Theerthahalli is a distinguished professional in pharmaceutical research and brings over two decades of academic, industry experience and excellence to the field of pharmaceutical research.

Dr. Theerthahalli possesses a strong educational foundation, holding an undergraduate degree in pharmacy, a postgraduate degree in Pharmacology, and a PhD in Pharmacology. He currently serves as the Managing Partner and Consultant at QDraft Services LLP, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership capabilities.

Dr. Theerthahalli's career began at Torrent Research Centre, where he honed his skills in clinical pharmacology. He further solidified his expertise as a Research Scientist at Ranbaxy Laboratories. Transitioning to the Contract Research Organization (CRO) space, he spent over 14 years in Quality Assurance roles at Ecron AcuNova, Navitas Lifesciences, and IQVIA (formerly IMS Health & Quintiles). Throughout his tenure, he has championed national and international projects, ensuring the highest quality standards across diverse segments including biotechnology, consumer health, healthcare, medical devices, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Theerthahalli's dedication extends beyond his professional endeavors, he is passionate about education and served as a faculty member at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS) while pursuing his doctoral studies at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). This multifaceted experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the research landscape, both academic and sponsored. It has also reinforced his ability to ensure regulatory compliance and deliver excellence in research projects.

Dr. Theerthahalli's career trajectory reflects his unwavering dedication to improving healthcare. He achieves this through meticulous research, exceptional writing skills in both scientific and regulatory domains, and a steadfast commitment to quality management systems.

Dr. Asha S Vijay

Dr Asha S Vijay, a renowned infertility specialist, educator, and researcher, is the founding dean and scientific director of GarbhaGudi Institute of Reproductive Health and Research (GGIRHR). Dr Asha has dedicated her career to improving fertility-related health care across the nation and beyond, training gynecologists and healthcare professionals, contributing to the scientific knowledge base of reproductive medicine, and leading institutional faculty, doctors, and hospital staff to practice high-quality, evidence-based fertility treatments. She has over two decades of profound experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and infertility.

As a senior resident doctor, Dr Asha graduated in Medicine from the prestigious Bangalore Medical College and started her career at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore. She then completed her post-graduation in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1996 from Bangalore Medical College. Dr Asha set up her practice with ‘Sannidhi Multi-Specialty Hospital”. She gained tremendous experience in the field of Gynecology & Infertility. Over several years of dealing with gynecology, obstetrics, and fertility issues as part of her practice, she made it her life’s purpose to try and address the scourge of infertility. From this perspective, the birth of GGIRHR happened – the academic and training wing of GarbhaGudi group. GGIRHR is considered one of India's premier fertility training organizations today. GGIRHR has been instrumental in providing a robust training platform for doctors, andrology lab technicians, embryologists, and others – to help improve the fertility treatment being provided.

Dr Asha has been instrumental in creating happy endings in more than 10000 couples lives by ensuring they have a child of their own. With her immense knowledge, expertise, skills, and cutting-edge medical technologies, she has been able to produce excellent success rates in the field of infertility. She is very dedicated to her vision and leaves no stone unturned to ensure that the couple can take home a healthy baby and enjoy parenthood. Dr Asha has demonstrated a razor-sharp focus on what she wants to achieve and usually aligns it with the greater good.

Participant Benefits

1. Interact with peer group with similar interests

2. Stay informed with updates on career prospects, upcoming courses, events, fellowships, internships, and workshops.

3. Being linked with a respected institution can boost your credibility in the healthcare space.

4. Plausibility of volunteering or joining advisory boards.

5. Build lasting connections with the institution, fellow participants, opening doors for collaboration and personal growth.

Added to all the above advantages, participants might be offered exclusive discounts enabling them to have lifelong connectivity with the institution and gives an opportunity for professional growth.

The course will be subject to the eligibility criteria and admission process of the institution.

*Fee is exclusive of applicable taxes.

Duration:2 Hours
Qualification:B.A, M.A in English, B.Ed, M.Ed, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PharmD, BSc, MSc, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BPT, MPT, and Working professionals
Fee:Resident citizens of India: ₹5,000* International participants: $100