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Beyond Translation: A Holistic View of Localisation in Medical Communication (Will cover 3 different dimensions: translation, localisation, and writing directly in the native language)

In medical communication, crafting content that resonates with local audiences requires more than simply translating words. It involves balancing linguistic accuracy, cultural nuances, regulatory requirements, and audience expectations – a complex process that spans three key dimensions: translation, localisation, and writing directly in the native language. Each dimension plays a distinct role, and understanding when to translate, localise, or write from scratch is crucial to producing high-quality content.


This session offers an engaging and holistic view of localisation, going beyond the basics of language and culture. It examines how translation ensures technical accuracy, how localisation adapts content to local realities, and how writing enhances clarity, engagement, and authenticity. Practical insights into the broader localisation process will illustrate how global content can be transformed into precise, context-sensitive local communication. 

The discussion focuses on the strategic decisions behind content development, offering new perspectives on managing the multidimensional challenges of creating content that truly resonates with local audiences.

Ana Sofia Correia, Freelance, Portugal

Ana Sofia Correia is an English-to-Portuguese medical translator and writer based in Portugal. Over the past 18 years, she has collaborated with life sciences companies, contract research organisations, language service providers, and medical communication agencies. After 12 years as an in-house translator at the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra and the Nursing School of Coimbra, she transitioned to full-time freelancing in 2019. Alongside her translation, writing, and linguistic validation services, she authors the newsletter Perspectives on Medical Translation & Writing and co-authors the blog Med & Mark. Since 2023, she has been leading Medical Translation Mentoring, a mentoring programme dedicated exclusively to the community of translators specialising in medical and life sciences. In 2024, she was appointed Vice-President of the Portuguese Medical Writers Association (APMW).

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