📢 EMA has released a draft guideline on including pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in clinical trials, and it’s now open for public consultation. A long-awaited step toward more inclusive, evidence-based research. But inclusion starts with language, too.

A woman becomes Rettrice of the University of Turin for the first time in 600+ years — and is still called Rettore by a top official. After discussing inclusive language in the context of linguistic validation and COAs last week, this moment hits even harder. Words do matter. 🌍✍️

What does it really mean to “listen” to patients during cognitive debriefing? A recent training task on attunement helped me explore this essential skill—and why it matters for culturally valid research.

At 88, Amalia Ercoli-Finzi continues to inspire with her passion for lunar and Martian exploration. A conference with her and her daughter Elvina Finzi, presenting Le ragazze della Luna, offered a powerful message: never stop dreaming — especially if you're a woman in STEM.

❌ “Morbidly obese” non si traduce con “morbidamente obeso”! Grazie a Licia Corbolante e al suo blog Terminologia etc., un utile promemoria: in ambito medico, i falsi amici possono compromettere chiarezza e rispetto. ✔️ Meglio parlare di “persona con obesità grave” — linguaggio clinicamente corretto e centrato sulla persona.

Linguistic Validation: more than just translation. 💬 Why do we test patient questionnaires with real people? Because words alone aren't enough — meaning, clarity, and context matter. 🔍

Yoga keeps me grounded and focused, essential qualities for a medical translator’s precision and clarity.

Reflecting on Michelangelo’s insights and the timeless connection between creativity and the healing sciences.

Proud to provide accurate medical translations that support patients, healthcare professionals, and the industry every day.

Whatever the headlines say, defending research and evidence-based healthcare is non-negotiable.