It is the opinion of the writer that this is a very interesting approach that the original author of this post has created.  Many people probably do not view this topic from this viewpoint. Considering that some research involves testing…   Read more»

As a project manager, I would want to ensure that the biomaterial selected for a project is compatible with the intended use of the device be it an implanted device or a surface device as well as the longevity of…   Read more»

Regardless of the reason for or value of animal testing, some people feel that it is needless and inhumane. Scientists accept restrictions on the use of animals in research because they don’t want to utilize them or give them excessive…   Read more»

Both types of research is definitely necessary and I feel as though enough people’s personality and career goals align with each that they can be advanced concurrently. Often times in a research project the larger scope needs to be analyzed…   Read more»

I think there may be a disconnect for people when it pertains to the consumption of animal products on a regular basis and the way they are able to have such ease in access to them vs the laboratory uses…   Read more»

@lmathis having insight when it comes to choosing a medical device for biomaterial selection is suppose too compliment and give the individual the best outcomes when it comes to getting good results and improve the overall quality of life. The…   Read more»

In research testing some of the things that animals are sued for can be very unethical. I feel using animals for testing on things such as makeup or cosmetics products is very unethical especially when the animals can risk major…   Read more»

Cutting corners in research is a dangerous business. Especially when research is so often progressed by other people. If someone were to perform their own research based on information that was derived on less than ideal practices this can change…   Read more»

I feel using animals for testing is seen as worse than utilizing them as a food resource is because researchers do not truly know the effects of what they are doing. A research project for a medication could be bad…   Read more»

@kcrudupmsm-edu I can say that when it comes to animals being used for research vs food it’s a fine line and it can be hard to decide which is more useful and important for research or food. It’s really about…   Read more»

Cutting corners in research can be very dangerous. There are steps that need to be looked over very carefully in order to make sure that everyone is safe and that the research they are doing is effective. For example creating…   Read more»

I don’t think that cutting corners in research is ever a good thing, but yet it happens in clinical settings. A lot of time when it comes to cutting corners in research is due to meeting deadlines, and time constraints,…   Read more»

Posted by: @cruzdonato Research in industry can be volatile due to time and money constraints. Sometimes, corners need to be cut in order to meet deadlines or cut down costs. What do you believe is the deciding factor between a…   Read more»

I think the difference in where to draw the line of animals being used for food versus animals being used for testing is how quickly we can as humans get a return on investment. Usually when animals are being killed…   Read more»

@anthonynjit I agree that cutting corners in research or clinical trials is never a good idea or compliant with standard GLP. When testing the efficacy and safety of any medical device safety should be paramount. I do know that there…   Read more»

This is a good question. I think it has a lot to do with how the animals are used. Animals being used as a source of nourishment for another living creature is seen as normal or natural. Everything has to…   Read more»

I think the answer to this question depends on the end goal of the research. Ideally, I would hope that any research done in industry or academia would be research for right now, but that is not always possible. I…   Read more»