Clinical research is a a complex multidisciplinary process that takes collaboration amongst clinicians, researchers, regulatory experts, and engineers. As biomedical engineers, we apply design principles, data analysis, and systems thinking to medical device intervention. Engineers can perform data interpretation, patient safety monitoring, and influence study design. Given the ever growing integration of technology and data driven tools used in clinical trials, what role do you believe the biomedical engineer fills in clinical research?  What specific responsibilities do Biomedical engineers have in shaping protocols, analyzing data metrics, or turning technical insights into clinical decisions. Lastly, is this a more involved role, or a supplementary role to the clinical study? Let me know your thoughts on the subject.