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The clock is ticking! Applications for the 2026 EPHMRA Young Professionals Conference Grant closes on 28 February 2026. This is your chance to attend the 2026 EPHMRA Annual Conference with full support from a grant designed to help early career professionals make their mark. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in healthcare market research. Only member companies can apply!

Registration is now open for the 2026 UK Chapter Meeting.   Early Bird tickets are available until the 1st February.   We are looking forward to welcoming members to London on 5 March 2026 for our next in person event.   The theme of the meeting is: Integrated Insights - Challenges and Opportunities

EPHMRA is pleased to welcome Acumen Fieldwork to the EPHMRA community as an Agency member. Great to have you on board and we look forward to our collaboration Becki Pickering, Fieldwork Director

EPHMRA members now have access to a wide range of Open University courses through the EPHMRA learning platform, all free of charge. Just some of the courses available include: • The power of infographics in research dissemination – Level 2 • Data analysis: visualisations in Excel – Level 1 • Groups and teamwork – Level 2 • Inclusive Leadership: collaborating for professional development – Level 3

Market research has evolved fast, from standalone studies, to a secondary first mindset, and now to a world where LLMs can interrogate and connect data in entirely new ways. In this session, we will explore how to bring primary and secondary data together effectively. Using real case studies, we will share 3–4 practical principles that show the real value and impact of integrated research. Speakers

Applied AI That Delivers: Workshop What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next for Governance and Real-World Impact Ready to move from AI curiosity to true AI confidence? Join this in-person, interactive EPHMRA training to discover how AI is transforming Pharma Market Research from smarter insights to faster more efficient workflows.  

Upcoming Members Only Webinar: Doing Market Research in KSA and UAE   Gain practical tips on navigating the healthcare system, sampling, accessing respondents, and other key considerations in these fast growing markets.  

Dear Colleague, EPHMRA is dedicated to continuously developing the Code of Conduct. Members provide us with a lot of comments and feedback on the Code, which is very welcome, as it helps us with this development.

New for 2026 Free Online Training We’re delighted to share that EPHMRA members can now access a wide range of Open University courses directly through our online learning platform completely free of charge.   Examples of courses available include: • The power of infographics in research dissemination – 7 hours (Level 2) • Data analysis: visualisations in Excel – 6 hours (Level 1)