Clinical studies are crucial in advancing medicine because they give the evidence necessary to determine whether new drugs and medical devices are effective and safe. One advantage is that they lead t...

The placebo effect can complicate clinical trials because it makes it harder to tell whether improvements in patients are because of the actual drug or the belief in the treatment. The psychological r...

I think participants in pharmaceutical trials should receive compensation in some situations if it is ethical. The compensation should be based on the type of risk and time that the trial is. I think ...

Participation in marketing is when brands invite customers to help shape their products. Crumbl cookies for example use changing their cookies once a week as marketing to their customers. When custome...

Personally, as a biomedical engineer, I would choose marketing after an engineering role. I think I would be able to use my background to understand customer needs and product design. Engineers are tr...

I do agree that color is one of the most crucial tools that is used in branding because they appeal to consumers. For example coca-cola uses red because its bold. Every color displays a different mood...

I think these business courses are very beneficial for engineers that want to work in the industry. I took classes like these and they helped me learn a lot and I think they are very important. While ...

I think the type of company can play a role in deciding whether to accept a job, but it wouldn’t be the only factor. Some companies will offer more stability and opportunities because they can be larg...

This is an interesting topic and it is important to discuss. I do think further education can be beneficial but I do not think it is necessary in all situations. Further education is important when th...

I think technology is always evolving and it is doing so rapidly so I do believe that QA should adapt to the rapidly changing technology. Tools like AI can be beneficial in making processes go faster ...

I think that both quality assurance and quality control are crucial for patient safety. QA is important because it focuses on preventing issues before they happen. Through training, QA establishes cle...

I think the most efficient way for quality teams to collaborate with R&D teams would be for both teams to communicate with each other consistently. I think quality teams should be involved in the ...

This is a good question that is difficult to answer. I do not think that FDA approval means a drug or device is risk free. There have been many drugs that have been approved and put out on market but ...

A product that was recently recalled is Zantac. This is a heartburn drug and it was recalled in 2019 because of a cancer causing chemical called NDMA. This became clear after testing when it was in ma...

I think the best thing to do depends on the project and whether or not it's a small startup or a larger company. For small startups, I think it makes sense to focus on the innovation first which allow...