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Allison Lang

@allisonklang

Interested in science, publishing, sustainability, and pottery mostly. Tweeting in a personal capacity.

Joined November 2010
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#alpsp2023 is a go! Very proud to be part of this exciting conference. We are lucky to be able to convene such a broad range of industry conversations
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@bmj_latest12 Jun 2023
There is systemic underfunding of research about and for women. A greater focus on women’s health is an imperative that will translate into improved health for all, say @LiisaGalea and @DrRulanParekh bmj.com/content/381/bmj.p130…
Ending the neglect of women’s health in research

Ending the neglect of women’s health in research

Dedicated funding and education for all researchers are urgently needed The health inequities facing women and gender diverse people are well known.1 Sex differences exist in both prevalence and...

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@bmj_company13 Jun 2023
Join @BMJLeader on 26 June, as we delve into systemic factors perpetuating discrimination in society. Gain insights on addressing organisational shortfalls and understanding the intersection of gender, race, and protected characteristics: bit.ly/463aRzB
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@bmj_company13 Jun 2023
👏BMJ Impact Analytics is shortlisted for the @ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing 2023! Produced in collaboration with @Overton, it shows where research has been cited in clinical guidance and health policies. @EuanAdie @MichelleP_uk @allisonklang
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NEWS - ALPSP Impact and Innovation Awards 2023: Shortlists announced. We are pleased to announce the finalists for the ALPSP Impact Award and the ALPSP Award for Innovation in Publishing 2023! ow.ly/ZLsf50OMFrJ #alpspawards #alpsp2023 #scholcomm #scholarly #publishing
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@bmj_company9 May 2023
🔊Patients and healthcare users take a centre stage at the @QualityForum next week (15-17 May), encouraging us to rethink what matters in the delivery of great care. 🫴See the programme overview: internationalforum.bmj.com/c… @TheIHI #Quality2023 @bmj_latest @BMJPatientEd
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@bmj_company6 Mar 2023
👏🤝🖊️🧑‍🎓BMJ signs its first Read and Publish agreement in the U.S. Hugely excited to announce the expansion of our open access offering to include an exclusive 'Read and Publish agreement' with Michigan State University Libraries @msulibraries 🇺🇸🇬🇧 ↩️ bmj.com/company/newsroom/bmj…
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@bmj_company12 Feb 2023
Introducing BMJ Impact Analytics, the only #impact tool focused on #health and social care. Get in touch to find out more🤝impactanalytics.bmj.com/cont… @stew @allisonklang @MichelleP_uk @BMJMedicine #healthcare #impact #research
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@bmj_company10 Feb 2023
It’s time to influence health outcomes worldwide. Our collaboration with @Overtonio to make BMJ Impact Analytics can help you do that: bit.ly/BMJ_Impact_Analytics #healthcare #impact #research @stew @allisonklang @bmj_latest @MichelleP_uk
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@bmj_company12 Jan 2023
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new research impact tool, BMJ Impact Analytics, developed in collaboration with pioneering start-up @Overtonio. BMJ Impact Analytics is the only impact tool focused on health and social care. @Stew Read more >> bmj.com/company/newsroom/bmj…
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@bmj_company9 Dec 2022
✨That’s a wrap! Thank you to all our delegates & expert speakers for making our inaugural BMJ Research Forum success. In the words of Ken Gabriel @WellcomeLeap we promise to “move fast and iterate like hell” to make this the best global research forum. See you next year! #BMJRF
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You and your journal have to stand for something #bmjeds22 @richardhorton1
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Challenge of science from countries with poor human rights records, or unacceptable political regimes - what do we do about that? 🤔 What is the place of #freedomofspeech when it comes to science? Are we concerned as editors? #bmjeds22
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Three separate pieces, all warning of the impact of covid on health and health services: 1 The NHS Confederation @NHSConfed (bmj.com/content/378/bmj.o178…) 2 Independent Sage @IndependentSage (bmj.com/content/378/bmj.o179…) 3 HSJ and The BMJ (bmj.com/content/378/bmj.o177…) @HSJEditor @bmj_latest
Covid continues to disrupt: what is the plan to deal with it?

Covid continues to disrupt: what is the plan to deal with it?

NHS staff are starting to feel like it’s Groundhog Day: healthcare is yet again being derailed by the march of covid-19. While fortunately this time round people are generally not becoming as ill as...

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Nazanin is at the airport in Tehran and on her way home. I came into politics to make a difference, and right now I’m feeling like I have. More details to follow. #FreeNazanin
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ALPSP@alpsp8 Mar 2022
Happy International Women's Day! 💃💪 Did you know this year's University Press Redux conference has several sessions on equality, diversity and inclusion? Check out the program! ow.ly/XWuz50Icxy6 #deia #edib #internationalwomensday #publishingindustry #conference
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@TheBMA19 Jan 2022
“Today’s announcement from the PM risks creating a false sense of security when the levels of infection and illness remain high, & the NHS is still under crippling pressure.” Read our full response following the decision to relax Plan B COVID restrictions bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/…
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@BMJMedicine17 Jan 2022
#COVID19 pandemic has led to an explosion in scientific discourse, along with misinformation and bad science threatening public health. As part of our introductory #MeetTheTeam series, we'll be sharing more about those who work on @BMJMedicine tackling this crucial issue.
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ALPSP@alpsp4 Jan 2022
ALPSP is hosting new, informal virtual drop-in sessions to meet and support members in February, June and November 2022. Join us (free to register): ow.ly/y4am50HfinC #scholcomm #publishing
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A very happy Christmas to all our readers, and all best wishes for a very much improved 2022. We have some fantastic articles int he pipeline, so watch out for the January issue early in 2022 @lyconrad
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@EricTopol20 Dec 2021
Good news from London, an Omicron epicenter👍
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@alexselby177020 Dec 2021
Been looking at what we might be able to deduce from the published proportions of Omicron combined with daily case counts. If the case counts are accurate (discussed below), then *growth* in new cases per day of Omicron in London has crashed - i.e. new cases are roughly constant.
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