Japan has one of the world’s largest and most successful medical markets, with leading pharmaceutical companies including Eisai, Takeda, and Daiichi Sankyo, and medical device manufacturers like Terumo, NIPRO, and Hitachi Medico. As a founding member of the...
The relationship between genetics and the diversity of cultures around the world is complex. While our genetics play an important part in who we are, the culture we live in also has a direct and large influence on our overall health. The widely accepted theory that...
Medical interpreters play several important roles in a clinical setting where multiple languages are spoken. Beyond real-time translation, medical interpreters are culturally aware and can communicate important concepts, as well as extract crucial information...
As our world is constantly changing, the healthcare industry, especially clinical trials, are adapting to better serve patients and improve lives around the world. While healthcare is shifting to become more patient-centric, additional data from the patient’s...
As we have discussed before, translators are increasingly being used in clinical settings. Utilizing interpreters, whether via phone or in person, enables patients or clinical trial participants to fully grasp information given to them. This allows clinicians...
Do a quick search and you will discover a plethora of websites and articles filled with information for translators and interpreters in the life sciences. One of the principal challenges of translating for life sciences is the highly scientific terminology and lexicon...
