Applied AI Summit
Free online conference | October 14-16, 2025AI-generation of secondary manuscripts from clinical studies
Generative AI offers a transformative approach to secondary manuscript creation in life sciences, significantly accelerating the traditionally laborious process. This research explores the application of a novel AI-powered platform for generating first-draft PRO secondary manuscripts. Leveraging clinical study reports, protocols, statistical analysis plans, and primary manuscripts as source material, the platform produces scientifically accurate and regulatory compliant complete drafts within 24 hours. These drafts eliminate the need for fundamental rewriting, freeing medical writers to focus on higher-level tasks like interpretation and discussion. The platform also provides embedded comments prompting authors to validate content, select appropriate figures and tables, and consider key discussion points. This AI-assisted workflow streamlines manuscript development, reduces turnaround time, and empowers medical writing teams to prioritize scientific contribution over tedious drafting. Preliminary results demonstrate the potential of generative AI to revolutionize medical writing, enhancing efficiency and accelerating scientific communication.
About the speaker
Walter Bender
Chief Scientific Officer at Sorcero
Walter Bender, Chief Scientific Officer at Sorcero, is a pioneering force in the fields of technology, education, and social entrepreneurship. He brings decades of experience leading cutting-edge initiatives to his role at Sorcero, where he spearheads the development of AI solutions transforming the life sciences. A co-founder of Sorcero, Walter previously founded Sugar Labs, a global provider of educational software used by millions of children, and co-founded One Laptop per Child, a groundbreaking non-profit that empowered children worldwide through access to technology. His leadership extended to the MIT Media Laboratory, where he served as Executive Director, fostering innovation across diverse research areas. Walter’s work has consistently focused on the transformative power of technology to improve lives, a vision captured in his 2012 book, *Learning to Change the World*. His expertise and passion make him an invaluable asset to Sorcero and a recognized leader in leveraging AI for positive impact.