With extensive experience across more than 80 medical specialties, we support international medical congresses, scientific conferences, clinical trials, clinical research projects, investigator meetings, advisory boards and healthcare market research.
Our clients include pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organisations (CROs), medical technology companies, university hospitals and international healthcare organisations.
As specialist conference interpreters for the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, we regularly support:
- Advisory Boards
- Investigator Meetings
- Steering Committees
- Data Monitoring Committees
- In-depth Interviews
- Focus Groups
- HCP Interviews
- Patient Interviews
- Market Access Meetings
- Medical Education Programmes
- International Medical Congresses
- Symposia
- Round Tables
Every Medical Project Is Different
Every medical project has its own specialist terminology, scientific context and communication requirements. That is why we carefully select conference interpreters whose expertise matches the subject matter of each assignment.
The interpreting requirements for an international oncology trial differ considerably from those of a cardiology advisory board or an investigator meeting in neurology. Choosing the right interpreter is just as important as choosing the right technology.
Medical Specialties & Therapeutic Areas
Explore the medical specialties and therapeutic areas we regularly support.
Surgery, Operating Theatre Documentation & Wound Care
Fibrin sealants · Ischaemic surgical complications · Operating theatre documentation · Postoperative care · Wound management
Dermatology & Skin Disorders
Acne · Atopic dermatitis · Hidradenitis suppurativa · Melanoma · Atopic eczema · Psoriasis · Vitiligo
Diagnostics, Radiology & Medical Technology
Medical imaging · Diagnostic procedures · Laboratory reports · Medical devices · Medical technology · Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Endocrinology & Metabolic Medicine
Obesity · Hypercholesterolaemia · Diabetes mellitus · Diabetic retinopathy · Hashimoto’s thyroiditis · Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) · Lipid-lowering therapies · Menopause · Oral contraceptives · Osteoporosis · Oestrogen patches · Thyroid disorders · Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Gynaecology & Women’s Health
Endometriosis · Reproductive medicine · Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) · In vitro fertilisation (IVF) · Menopause · Oral contraceptives · Oestrogen patches · Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) · Gestational diabetes · Uterine fibroids
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ulcerative colitis · Bowel resection · Fatty liver disease · Gastroenterology · Hepatitis · Colorectal surgery · Clinical nutrition · Liver fibrosis · Crohn’s disease · Constipation · Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Genetics & Precision Medicine
Companion diagnostics · CRISPR-based therapies · Medical genetics · Genome sequencing · Gene therapies · Precision medicine
Immunology & Autoimmune Diseases
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) · Biologics · Ulcerative colitis · Immunology · Immunotherapy · Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) · Ankylosing spondylitis · Crohn’s disease · Psoriatic arthritis · Rheumatoid arthritis · TNF-alpha inhibitors · Autoimmune diseases · Cytokines · Inflammatory diseases
Infectious Diseases
Genital herpes · HIV/AIDS · Vaccines · Meningitis · Fungal infections · Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections
Cardiology & Cardiovascular Diseases
Angina pectoris · Anticoagulation · Hypertension · Heart failure · Cardiovascular diseases · Cardiac pacemakers · Stroke prevention · Atrial fibrillation
Nephrology & Urology
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) · Erectile dysfunction · Hyperphosphataemia · Urinary incontinence · Nephrology · Kidney transplantation · Overactive bladder · Renal anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease · Urology
Neurology & Neurorehabilitation
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) · Alzheimer’s disease · Aphasia · Epilepsy · Migraine · Multiple sclerosis · Peripheral neuropathy · Parkinson’s disease · Spinal cord injuries · Stroke · Vascular dementia
Oncology & Haematology
Biomarkers · Bladder cancer · Breast cancer · CAR-T cell therapy · Chemotherapy protocols · Colorectal cancer · Haematology · Immunotherapy · Leukaemia · Lung cancer · Lymphomas · Melanoma · Molecular diagnostics · Multiple myeloma · Precision medicine
Ophthalmology
Diabetic retinopathy · Glaucoma · Cataract · Retinal diseases · Ophthalmology
Paediatrics
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) · Neonatal medicine · Type 1 diabetes · Paediatric oncology · Rare genetic disorders
Psychiatry & Psychology
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) · Anxiety disorders · Antidepressants · Bipolar disorder · Burnout · Depression · Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) · Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Schizophrenia · Insomnia · Sleep disorders
Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases
Asthma · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) · Pulmonary fibrosis · Pneumococcal disease · Pulmonology · Obstructive sleep apnoea
Rheumatology & Pain Medicine
Arthritis · Fibromyalgia
Rare Diseases
Amyloidosis · Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) · Haemophilia A · Fabry disease · Gaucher disease · Cystic fibrosis · Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) · Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you support healthcare market research?
Healthcare Market Research & Clinical Research
For many years, berlin-communication has supported international projects in healthcare market research, clinical research and the pharmaceutical industry.
We regularly support in-depth interviews, focus groups, HCP interviews (Healthcare Professional interviews), patient interviews, advisory boards, market access meetings, medical education programmes, investigator meetings, international medical congresses, symposia, round tables and medical workshops.
More Than Medical Terminology
Healthcare market research is about far more than simply translating what is said.
It requires a thorough understanding of medical terminology, scientific concepts and cultural context, ensuring that every nuance, implication and clinically relevant detail is conveyed accurately.
Every Detail Matters
Medical conversations often contain a remarkable amount of highly specialised terminology within just a few minutes.
That is why subject-matter expertise, linguistic precision and meticulous preparation are essential for successful interpreting.
And sometimes it is not the answer to the actual question that determines the insights a study yields — but the small aside that only reveals its full meaning through precise interpretation.
Do you work with pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. berlin-communication has been supporting pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, contract research organisations (CROs), university hospitals and other companies and institutions in the fields of healthcare, life sciences and clinical research for many years.
As conference interpreters for medicine and pharma, we support international medical congresses, scientific meetings, investigator meetings, advisory boards, medical education events and clinical trials, as well as numerous other projects at the interface of medicine, science, research and international communication.
Many of our assignments take place in highly specialised medical fields. Careful preparation, sound subject knowledge and a confident command of medical terminology go without saying.
And at some point it simply becomes part of everyday professional life that a single meeting covers biomarkers, secondary endpoints, patient recruitment, real-world evidence, health economics and regulatory requirements — before the coffee-break conversation suddenly turns back to the weather.
Can you provide interpreters for HCP interviews?
Yes. We regularly provide specialist interpreters for HCP interviews (Healthcare Professional interviews), in-depth interviews, focus groups and a wide range of healthcare market research and clinical research projects.
Our role extends far beyond the accurate interpretation of medical terminology and scientific content. We also pay close attention to tone of voice, emphasis, hesitation, uncertainty and other subtle communicative cues that can be essential to the interpretation of a participant’s response.
Particularly in HCP interviews, qualitative research and focus groups, valuable insights often lie not only in what is said, but also in how it is said.
A cautious “perhaps”, a thoughtful “it depends”, or a quiet “that really depends on the patient’s profile” can sometimes provide more valuable insights than ten minutes of fluent technical discussion.
Do you support clinical trials?
Yes. berlin-communication has been supporting international clinical trials, clinical research projects and medical studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas for many years.
As specialist conference interpreters for clinical research, we regularly support Investigator Meetings, Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), Site Selection Visits (SSVs), Advisory Boards, training programmes, international project meetings, Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs), Steering Committees, and scientific congresses related to clinical research.
In international clinical trials, linguistic precision, absolute confidentiality and a confident command of medical terminology are essential. Discussions frequently involve study designs, inclusion and exclusion criteria, clinical endpoints, safety data, study protocols, regulatory requirements and patient-related considerations.
Do you work with Contract Research Organisations (CROs)?
Yes. For many years, berlin-communication has been supporting Contract Research Organisations (CROs) in international clinical trials, clinical research projects and a wide range of other clinical research activities.
Our specialist conference interpreters regularly support Investigator Meetings, Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), Site Selection Visits (SSVs), audits, training programmes, workshops, international project meetings and many other study-related events.
International clinical research brings together sponsors, CROs, investigative sites, principal investigators, study coordinators and numerous other stakeholders from around the world. Professional interpreting ensures that everyone receives the same information and that complex medical content is communicated accurately and clearly.
Clinical Research Has Its Own Language
And the moment a meeting casually moves from sponsors and CROs to CRAs, PIs, SIVs, SAEs and GCP, you realise that clinical research has a language of its own — and that, before long, it begins to feel surprisingly familiar.
Planning an Investigator Meeting or Medical Conference?
Whether you’re planning an Investigator Meeting, Advisory Board, Clinical Trial, medical congress, symposium or healthcare event, we’ll provide a carefully selected team of specialist conference interpreters, combining subject-matter expertise, meticulous preparation and dedicated personal support from start to finish.