Maia Costa
Clinical Trial Translations: The Five Keys to Success
Introduction Clinical trials are essential for determining the safety and efficacy of new drugs or medical devices. These trials also produce a significant volume of documentation that must then be translated into various languages. Given the stringent safety and regulatory requirements in this field, accurate and high-quality translations are critical. [...]
In Plain Sight: Translation and Plain Language
How plain language can ease the translation process We’ve all come across a text, online or in print, that has stumped us. It uses words we don’t understand (jargon or uncommon terms). There is a complicated syntax that can’t be untangled. The text attempts to convey complex ideas in a [...]
Multilingual SEO: The Key to Growth in the Digital Era
The importance of multilingual SEO in a globalized world Thanks to the internet, companies are no longer limited to a specific geographical location when trying to reach new customers. The web connects people around the world, giving businesses an unprecedented opportunity to engage a global audience. Multilingual SEO (search engine [...]
Helping with the development of a groundbreaking cancer treatment
Introduction Poniard Pharmaceuticals, a leading biopharmaceutical company specializing in oncology treatments, faced a significant challenge when it developed a new drug to treat kidney cancer. The innovative treatment contained precious metals and involved complex manufacturing processes. Poniard was seeking FDA approval of the drug, but because it was working with [...]
The Importance of Linguistic Validation in Evaluating Clinical Outcome Assessments
What is linguistic validation? Linguistic validation is a crucial process that ensures accurate and culturally appropriate translations of survey instruments, patient questionnaires, and other clinical trial documentation. It is a fundamental aspect of global research and communication, especially in multicultural and multilingual settings. The goal of linguistic validation is to [...]
How GLS helped a US consulting firm work with a German toy and game maker
Introduction Our client, a prominent US consulting group, is known for its expertise in providing advice and documentation to international companies on DEI matters. It has extensive experience in offering customized consulting and training services and is committed to fostering inclusive workplaces that celebrate diversity while maximizing the potential of [...]
Machine Translation: When to Use It – and When to Avoid It
The Robots Are Here In today’s globalized world, the need for efficient and accurate translations is greater than ever. With advancements in technology, machine translation has emerged as a popular solution, one that has caught the public’s attention. While machine translation does offer convenience and speed, it’s important to understand [...]
Translating Renewable Technologies: What You Need to Know
Working Toward a Sustainable Future Renewable technologies have emerged as a crucial element of the transition to a more sustainable future. As these technologies become more widespread around the world, accurate and effective translations of technical and marketing documents will play an essential role in the shift to efficient and [...]
Clinical Trial Translations: The Five Keys to Success
Introduction Clinical trials are essential for determining the safety and efficacy of new drugs or medical devices. These trials also produce a significant volume of documentation that must then be translated into various languages. Given the stringent safety and regulatory requirements in this field, accurate and high-quality translations are critical. [...]
In Plain Sight: Translation and Plain Language
How plain language can ease the translation process We’ve all come across a text, online or in print, that has stumped us. It uses words we don’t understand (jargon or uncommon terms). There is a complicated syntax that can’t be untangled. The text attempts to convey complex ideas in a [...]
Multilingual SEO: The Key to Growth in the Digital Era
The importance of multilingual SEO in a globalized world Thanks to the internet, companies are no longer limited to a specific geographical location when trying to reach new customers. The web connects people around the world, giving businesses an unprecedented opportunity to engage a global audience. Multilingual SEO (search engine [...]
Helping with the development of a groundbreaking cancer treatment
Introduction Poniard Pharmaceuticals, a leading biopharmaceutical company specializing in oncology treatments, faced a significant challenge when it developed a new drug to treat kidney cancer. The innovative treatment contained precious metals and involved complex manufacturing processes. Poniard was seeking FDA approval of the drug, but because it was working with [...]
The Importance of Linguistic Validation in Evaluating Clinical Outcome Assessments
What is linguistic validation? Linguistic validation is a crucial process that ensures accurate and culturally appropriate translations of survey instruments, patient questionnaires, and other clinical trial documentation. It is a fundamental aspect of global research and communication, especially in multicultural and multilingual settings. The goal of linguistic validation is to [...]
How GLS helped a US consulting firm work with a German toy and game maker
Introduction Our client, a prominent US consulting group, is known for its expertise in providing advice and documentation to international companies on DEI matters. It has extensive experience in offering customized consulting and training services and is committed to fostering inclusive workplaces that celebrate diversity while maximizing the potential of [...]
Machine Translation: When to Use It – and When to Avoid It
The Robots Are Here In today’s globalized world, the need for efficient and accurate translations is greater than ever. With advancements in technology, machine translation has emerged as a popular solution, one that has caught the public’s attention. While machine translation does offer convenience and speed, it’s important to understand [...]
Translating Renewable Technologies: What You Need to Know
Working Toward a Sustainable Future Renewable technologies have emerged as a crucial element of the transition to a more sustainable future. As these technologies become more widespread around the world, accurate and effective translations of technical and marketing documents will play an essential role in the shift to efficient and [...]