Are you heading to MIE 2026 in Genova? Don’t miss the chance to connect with Tiffany Leung, Scientific Editorial Director; Amy Mavragani, Scientific Editor; and Stefano Brini, Scientific Editor. They will be sharing their expertise across panels and tutorials.
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Editorial Career Path: Stefano Brini, Amy Mavragani, and Tiffany Leung will provide an insider’s roadmap for researchers looking to transition into Associate Editor or Editor-in-Chief roles. AI-Enhanced Research: Stefano Brini, Shashivadan Hirani, Amaryllis Mavragani, and Tiffany Leung will lead a tutorial on responsibly integrating AI to accelerate systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Leadership Diversity: Tiffany Leung will join international experts Wendy Chapman, Arletty Pinel, Anne Moen, and Donghua Tao to discuss overcoming global barriers for women in medical informatics leadership. |
Here’s where you can find them:
8:30 to 9:30 AM CEST | Academic Editing: How to Become an Associate Editor or Editor-in-Chief | Room 1 "Scirocco", Magazzini del Cotone | Panel | Tiffany I. Leung, Amaryllis Mavragani, Marco Montagna, Michel Dumontier, Heimar Marin
Editors will describe their roles, journeys into editorship, and offer insider perspectives on how individuals can develop their skills to become an effective and efficient editor for a biomedical informatics or academic journal. Editors from the International Journal of Medical Informatics, Data Science, JMIR Medical Education, and JMIR Formative Research will share their insights about editorial roles for their journals and offer recommendations on how to ensure a smooth journey towards editorship. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of the Editor panelists.
17:00 to 18:30 PM CEST | Rapid Evidence to Decision for Public Health Emergencies: Modern Meta Analysis and AI Accelerated Systematic Reviews | Main Hall "Maestrale", Magazzini del Cotone | Tutorial | Stefano Brini, Shashivadan Hirani, Amaryllis Mavragani, Tiffany I. Leung
This tutorial equips participants to produce reliable, decision-ready evidence syntheses during public health emergencies and emerging threats. It combines modern meta-analysis methods designed to handle heterogeneity and uncertainty with responsible artificial intelligence (AI) integration that accelerates time-consuming review tasks while maintaining transparency, auditability, and human accountability. Participants will gain practical experience through a scenario-based exercise performing a rapid review.
18:30-19:30 PM CEST | Leadership Development for Women in Medical Informatics: Perspectives across Regions and Contexts | Room 7 "Austro", Magazzini del Cotone | Panel | Donghua Tao, Tiffany I. Leung, Wendy Chapman, Arletty Pinel, Anne Moen
Despite the rapid growth and increasing influence of medical informatics, women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles across academia, healthcare systems, industry, and professional societies. While existing leadership development initiatives have expanded opportunities for women in informatics, these efforts are often shaped by regional, cultural, and institutional contexts that are not universally transferable. Panelists will discuss and compare pathways to leadership, mentorship and sponsorship models, institutional and cultural barriers, and the evolving leadership competencies required in an era of digital health, artificial intelligence, and global collaboration.
If you spot Tiffany, Amy, or Stefano, be sure to say hello! They will be carrying limited-edition postcards featuring an exclusive discount for the community.
Use the code MIE26APF100 to receive $100 off the Article Processing Fee (APF) for any JMIR journal. This offer is specifically for APA 2026 attendees and is valid until May 31, 2027.