Diversity in clinical trials is as close as we can get to emulating diversity amongst humans. We know that the body does not react the same to drugs or therapies based on ethnic backgrounds and diverse genomes. Diversity in animals…   Read more»

I was in the Navy for 4 years and then pursued my undergrad in Biological Science. I started working in a research and development for 3 years. I changed careers because I was a bit tired of the constant desire…   Read more»

My company has a very strict policy against offering gifts to clients. It is very important that we are supporting our clients in their needs and not our own. I think times have changed for the better and focus more…   Read more»

I prefer a functional organization. I personally thrive when I am in my own element and able to consult with others with a similar background. My company takes a team approach to selling products, so I work with other teams…   Read more»

I work closely with the projects team in my company. I contribute to the team by consulting with the customer in the early phase of the project. I assist in understanding the customers application needs according to their biologic processes….   Read more»

Risk management meetings should be held frequently. As mentioned in the lecture, these meetings start out as brainstorming sessions. I think this is a very productive stance as one needs to be very creative in evaluating the risk that could…   Read more»

In my profession, I have been in laboratories that are Biosafety level 1, 2 or 3. A BSL2 lab poses a moderate risk to personnel who enter the lab. The type of bacteria or viruses used in this lab are …   Read more»

I think companies complete risk management protocols for the safety of the user, but also as a means to remove liability. If the company does not provide safety instructions are identify the risk , then they are liable for possible…   Read more»

Design control helps mitigate risk by establishing a set of quality practices and procedures as it relates to the products design or development. A product that lacks quality protocols can potentially fail to meet its designed potential. The product needs…   Read more»

Meeting minutes have always been relevant in my line of work. We dont necessarily generate meeting minutes, but we produce action items in response to the meeting. It is very typical for us to have both the meeting minutes and…   Read more»

In my experience with working in research development, verification is a tasks carried out to ensure the developed products efficacy is true to what it registered with the EPA. We would perform test such as shelf life verification which would…   Read more»

@jennifer-sackitey I too believe that Alzheimer’s disease is incredibly complex. The disease starts innocuous and hidden in the body. I think if we can identify the cause and the initial impact on the body, then we can develop better therapies…   Read more»

Clinical trials are very expensive. Any attempt to find new therapies or new drugs is risky to the patient, but if no risk taken then nothing gained. I believe that incentivizing patients to be part of a clinical trial doesnt…   Read more»

I think there is value in a double blinded study as it removes a very human tendency. I think compassion and emotions as a whole can affect clinical research. If the patient and investigator are both in the dark then…   Read more»

The most memorable advertisement that I observed was a Doritos commercial. In the commercial, a man had a problem with a mouse living in his house. He attempted to lure the mouse out of its hole in the wall many…   Read more»

I do not think sales representatives need significant experience in a particular field they are selling in. However, I think ambition and willingness to learn will have a significant impact on their success. I currently work with my company as…   Read more»

Sole proprietorship has higher risk than a partnership, but it also allows for complete control. Complete control of a company negates the formation of a board members and input on decisions for the company by board members or partners. Complete…   Read more»

Document control has improved as technology has improved. Lab batch records or protocol have been written in simple word documents in the past and now they are generated in software that is layered with a SCADA program. SCADA is Supervisory…   Read more»

The FDA rolled out the COVID-19 vaccines with as much resource information as they could. I think their intentions were misconstrued and muddled as other media outlets began to provide information that was properly validated. I think if the public…   Read more»

The FDA using EUA on drugs and vaccines during public crisis is rather controversial. The race for a vaccine during COVID-19 brought about companies using EUA to accommodate the public’s need for a vaccine. However, the process of creating a…   Read more»