Academic Publishing Workshop with the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, 18 November 2026
MDPI is pleased to announce our participation in an Academic Publishing Workshop at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences of the University of São Paulo (ICB-USP) on 18 November 2026, led by MDPI’s Regional Engagement Editor, Dr. Barnaby Crook.
This workshop will cover contemporary issues in academic publishing, with a focus on Publication Ethics and AI in Publishing. Dr. Crook will take attendees through the various ethical issues that may arise during the peer review and publication process, as well as the best practices for avoiding them. Following that, Dr. Crook will explore the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic publishing, highlighting dangers and explaining how to use AI effectively and ethically. This workshop is geared towards early-career researchers and graduate students who want to gain valuable insights on how to navigate the world of academic publishing successfully and ethically.
Date: 18 November 2026
Time: 14:30 BRT | 12:30 EST
Location: Online
Schedule:
| Speaker | Program | Time (BRT) | Time (EST) |
| Dr. Barnaby Crook | Publication Ethics for Authors
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14:30–15:15 | 12:30–13:15 |
| Dr. Barnaby Crook | AI in Publishing: Challenges and Opportunities
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15:15–16:00 | 13:15–14:00 |
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Dr. Barnaby Crook completed an MA in philosophy and neuroscience at Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany in 2021 and a PhD in philosophy of artificial intelligence at the University of Bayreuth, Germany in 2025. After moving from Germany to Toronto, Dr. Crook began working for MDPI as an Assistant Editor with the journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). He now works as a Regional Engagement Editor for North America. In this role, Dr. Crook builds and maintains relationships with academic stakeholders, fostering collaboration and developing partnerships. He is passionate about scientific communication and research integrity. |
Organizers
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The Institute of Biomedical Sciences of the University of São Paulo aims to advance scientific community through research, innovation, teaching, and cultural extension.