I really like your choice of wanting to be a Clinical Investigator. Investigators have a key responsibility in clinical research; they not only enroll and treat subjects but also make sure informed co...

I see what you mean; it might seem like a single-blind study should be enough. However, according to this week's notes, bias can occur not only from the patient but also from the investigator. In a do...

I agree that clinical studies are essential despite their risks. According to the Week 5 slides, clinical research is the only way to determine how a medical product, device, or drug truly works in hu...

I fully agree that biotech and medical device companies are extremely strategic, using a targeted approach to advertising based on demographics and necessity. This is driven by two main factors: effic...

Based on the scenario of an engineer transitioning to a commercial role, I would choose to go into Upstream Marketing after my engineering role. My reason for this choice is rooted in the fact that Up...

I agree that the strategic use of color is one of the most fascinating aspects of Branding in marketing. When I look at companies, I notice they are masterfully leveraging color psychology to instantl...

If I had the chance to build my own business, I would start by identifying a problem I’m passionate about solving and then create a plan around that. The biggest considerations would be understanding ...

I think both improving patient care delivery and innovating with new technology are equally important for physicians who want to start their own practice. Telehealth and clinics help expand access to ...

Corporate teams often have structured roles and hierarchies that make them more productive by keeping goals clear and responsibilities organized, as shown in the slides for this week on how corporatio...

To keep QA efficient with new technologies like AI, we should enhance foundational principles rather than replace them. By applying adaptive frameworks like the "Plan, Do, Check, Act" (PDCA) cycle, ne...

You've perfectly captured the essential difference between the two roles. While both QA and QC are absolutely critical, I believe the biggest impact on patient safety comes from prioritizing resources...

Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) are fundamentally different, leading to distinct career paths and training. QA is preventive and process-oriented, focusing on creating and managing th...

FDA approval is not a guarantee of absolute safety, but rather an assurance that a product's scientifically-proven benefits for its intended use outweigh its known risks. The extensive list of side ef...

I agree that the responsibility for medical product recalls is a shared one, and your points about Vioxx and the Philips CPAP machines are great examples of how things can go wrong after approval. I t...

The FDA's dual mission to ensure product safety while also "helping to speed innovations" creates a necessary but challenging balance. While the agency's rigorous review process can seem slow, it is r...