I would say that the FDA ultimately slows innovation, but for good reason. All medical devices, drugs, and treatments must meet the FDAs requirements prior to being utilized on/for humans. The existence of the FDA ensures that medical devices perform…   Read more»

The smarter approach really depends on the overall goal of the company. If the company has made a product that is reliable and successful they should continue using the same materials and production process. As the saying goes, there is…   Read more»

The end of this prompt brings up one of the most important current questions in preclinical testing. Do we continue using animal models or do we start focusing more on incorporating alternative models? At this time animal models are still…   Read more»

The discussion surrounding animal use in animal testing is incredibly relevant today, with more and more people fighting against the use of animal models. I personally understand the necessity of animal models; however, I still feel bad whenever I hear…   Read more»

I would say that the majority of the project management strategies discussed in the lecture are not used often in research. In industry, professionals are placed on a strict schedule that only deviates when a change request is made, thoroughly…   Read more»

Project planning is incredibly important, but the amount of time and detail spent planning really depends on the project and the capabilities/past experience of the team. I would think that a team that has never worked together before should definitely…   Read more»

Personally, I find one of the biggest challenges in teamwork to be communication. Through my own research experience, I have realized that communication makes everyone’s life easier. For example, when I first started working in my lab I wasn’t really…   Read more»

Biomedical engineering is one of the most diverse degrees out there. We end up learning concepts rooted in biology, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, data science, medical devices etc. We are certainly exposed to many different skills and knowledge sources,…   Read more»

I think that this discussion is a great one and that a person’s personality and overall goals play a huge role in whether they would be more fulfilled as a researcher/professor in academia or a worker at a job in…   Read more»

I think that this is an incredibly important conversation that not only considers a student’s capability and preparedness for the industry, but also takes into consideration the long glossed over topic of a student’s mental health. I personally believe that…   Read more»