Demystifying Scientific Publishing: How to write and publish successfully
Includes a Live Web Event on 04/09/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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Publishing scientific research is a critical component of scientific training and is a challenging skill to develop. This webinar launches a training series focused on scientific communication and publishing, beginning with manuscript writing. Editors from ISSX journals will provide practical guidance on preparing successful manuscripts from both academic and industry perspectives.
Dr. Swati Nagar will focus on original research manuscripts, highlighting effective data presentation, common pitfalls in submission, and strategies for navigating peer review. Dr. Cyrus Khojasteh will discuss the development and evaluation of review articles, including identifying impactful topics, structuring narratives, and meeting editorial expectations. Each speaker will begin with a brief overview of their journal and editorial priorities before sharing actionable recommendations for authors.
The session will include interactive discussion and question/answer to address trainee questions about publishing, revisions, and career development in scientific communication.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe key components of effective scientific manuscripts, including structure, clarity, and narrative flow.
2. Differentiate expectations for review articles versus original research articles.
3. Identify common reasons manuscripts are rejected or require major revision.
4. Apply practical strategies to improve scientific writing and communication for publication.
5. Understand the editorial and peer review process from an editor perspective.
Target Audience:
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, early career scientists, and trainees in drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical sciences, and related biomedical disciplines who are preparing manuscripts. The webinar will also benefit researchers seeking greater insight into the editorial and peer review process.
Swati Nagar
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Graduate School
Temple University
Swati Nagar is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Temple University School of Pharmacy, with a 50% appointment as Associate Vice Provost for graduate education at the Temple University Graduate School. She obtained her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics at the University of Minnesota in 2003. Her research interests include drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic modeling. She has been an ISSX member since 2001, and is currently serving as an Associate Editor for the journal Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, a member of the ISSX Scientific Council, and co-chair of the 27th North American ISSX (San Francisco) conference.
Cyrus Khojasteh
Senior Director and Distinguished Scientist (Technology), Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Drug Discovery
Greentech
S. Cyrus Khojasteh heads the Biotransformation Function at Genentech (South San Francisco). His research focuses on the mechanisms of biotransformation in drug discovery and development, from small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates, and macrocyclic peptides. Cyrus received his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Washington under the direction of Dr. Sidney D. Nelson.
Nihan Stogias (Moderator)
Lecturer in Precision Dosing
University of Manchester
Nihan Izat Stogias is a Lecturer in Precision Dosing at the University of Manchester. Her specialty is pharmacy, and she conducts postdoctoral research in areas such as PBPK modelling, virtual twin development, ADME-related DDIs, and more.
Victoria Oyanna (Moderator)
Senior Scientist
Glaukos Corporation
Victoria Oyanna is a senior scientist at Glaukos Corporation. She specializes in Preclinical and Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK, and Ophthalmology. She received her graduate degree from Washington State University in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine.
Aurora Authement (Moderator)
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Washington
Aurora Authement is a Doctoral student at the University of Washington. She is currently a PhD candidate in the department of pharmaceutics. Under the guidance of her advisor, Dr. Nina Isoherranen, she is investigating the impact of increased concentrations of cortisol on hepatic metabolism and renal secretion in premenopausal, healthy women. Her research interests include predicting drug-drug interactions and drug-disease interactions using in vitro mechanistic studies and application of PK/PD and PBPK modeling.
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