title: Key Opinion Leaders - SMi's Second Conference Knowledge Leaders.
abstract: The Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) conference, held in London, included topics covering new developments regarding the role of KOLs in the pharmaceutical industry. This conference report highlights selected presentations on insights from KOLs regarding their relationship with drug companies, conflicts of interest and negative aspects of the use of KOLs, and the role of patient advocacy groups.
authors: Thomson Reuters, 77 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8JS, UK. vicki.mason@thomsonreuters.com
authors: Vicki L
authors: VL
authors: Mason
mesh_terms: D016265:Conflict of Interest; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000639:trends; D010820:Physicians / Q000458:organization & administration*