top of page

Synterex Blog
Featured Blogs
Search


Understanding Context Engineering in AI: A Game-Changer for Clinical Trial Professionals
Advancements in AI-driven technologies, especially generative AI, are reshaping industries at a rapid pace. While prompt engineering—crafting inputs to guide AI—has been a focal point, context engineering is emerging as a critical approach for creating AI systems that truly understand complex domains. This distinction is especially important in AI-enabled medical writing, where precision, compliance, and clarity are paramount. In this blog, we’ll explore the key differences

Jeanette Towles
6 days ago


Pharma Scale-Back in the United Kingdom: What It Means for UK Pharmaceutical Regulation
In 2025, several major pharmaceutical companies — including MSD (Merck), AstraZeneca, and Eli Lilly — have scaled back or cancelled planned investments in the UK. Decisions have ranged from pausing vaccine-manufacturing expansions to abandoning research center projects.

Jeanette Towles
Oct 2


The Feynman Technique: How Regulatory Writers Can Simplify Without Dumbing Down
Albert Einstein once said: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Einstein’s words echo a principle at...

Synterex
Sep 4


The Power of Semantic Priming in Clinical Documentation
In clinical documentation, every word counts. One subtle yet powerful cognitive phenomenon that can shape how readers interpret and...

Synterex
Aug 18


Partners Who Make AI-Powered Document Authoring Work
When I read McKinsey’s article, Rewiring Pharma’s Regulatory Submissions with AI and Zero-Based Design , I couldn’t help but feel a mix...

Jeanette Towles
Aug 14


FDA’s National Priority Fast Track Program: A Game-Changer for Biotech Innovation
The biotech industry is buzzing with excitement following the FDA’s announcement of its Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV)...

Synterex
Aug 12


Common Mistakes to Avoid in AI-Enabled Medical Writing
AI-enabled medical writing significantly streamlines the clinical documentation process, but common pitfalls can reduce its...

Synterex
Aug 7


Generative AI’s Impact on Medical Writing: Insights from Occupational AI Research
Recent research from Microsoft offers one of the most comprehensive looks yet at how generative AI is already reshaping work activities...

Jeanette Towles
Aug 5


Dear AI, Draft This Manuscript: The (Very Near) Future of Scientific Writing
Once Upon a Prompt In academic and clinical research, time is a precious commodity—and so is clarity. With artificial intelligence...

Synterex
Jul 30


Write This, Not That: Metaprompting in the Wild World of Clinical Trial Documents
As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly powerful tool in regulatory and clinical writing, many professionals are eager to...

Jeanette Towles
Jul 24


Embracing Fiction Writing Techniques for Regulatory Submissions
Using Speculative Fiction Techniques to Enhance Regulatory Submissions Speculative fiction is a broad genre of literature that explores...

Taylor Friend
Jul 22


Psychological Priming in Communication: A Tool for Influence and Clarity in Regulatory Medical Writing
In the realm of communication, whether it is a casual conversation, a persuasive speech, or a clinical study report, our words carry more...

Salimata Ndir
Jul 16


Medical Writing: Finding Your Ikigai
When you align your writing with both your strengths and the world’s needs, you create more than just content - you create impact. In...

Diksha Diundi
Jul 2


Structured Content Management Meets AI: Enhancing Health Authority Interactions
Discover how AI and structured content management are transforming regulatory submissions—boosting speed, consistency, and compliance in health authority interactions.

Elizabeth Patterson
Jun 18


Why ELSA Is a Step—but Not the Destination—for AI in Regulatory Writing
The FDA’s recent Evaluation of Labeling Submissions with AI (ELSA) pilot program has generated both curiosity and skepticism in the regulatory community. Early responses from reviewers using ELSA have been mixed, with some finding it helpful for catching inconsistencies or typos, while others found it redundant or disconnected from their workflows. While the effort is laudable, the ELSA pilot highlights deeper limitations in how general-purpose AI tools perform in complex, re

Jeanette Towles
Jun 11


Reducing Redundancy: How Structured Content and AI Reduce Rework in Medical Writing
Integrating technology-assisted content reuse into medical writing can reduce stress for writers by preventing unnecessary rework and maintaining consistent document quality and compliance. This ensures timely delivery of important new therapies to the patients who need them.

Katelyn Rivas
Jun 5


AI in Safety Narratives: Streamlining Data Interpretation
Safety narratives serve as a critical component of clinical trial documentation, providing a comprehensive account of a patient’s...

Salimata Ndir
May 19


Evaluating Your Medical Writing Department Menu of Services in the Age of AI
Instead of focusing on shrinking teams, medical writing leaders should use AI to expand their department’s scope and strategic value.

Jeanette Towles
Mar 18


Staff Retention: The Hidden KPI for Adoption of AI-Enabled Medical Writing
When implemented thoughtfully, AI can enhance job satisfaction, improve digital employee experience (DEx), and foster a great workplace culture.

Jeanette Towles
Mar 18


The Unfolding Cancer Crisis: Breaking the Rules of Mitosis and Rising Incidence
Cancer unfolds when mitosis, or the process of cell reproduction, decides to break all the rules and go rogue. Despite significant strides in scientific understanding and cancer treatment, including use of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate cancer immunotherapy research, recent updates from the American Cancer Society cast a shadow on our optimistic journey.
Diksha Diundi
Jan 10
bottom of page