From my perspective, the biggest challenge in pre-clinical device development is navigating the organizational and approval process. Scientific questions are of course complex, but researchers are trained to handle uncertainty, run experiments, and adapt protocols. What often slows progress the…   Read more»

I believe animal testing in medical research is increasingly hard to justify, especially with the alternatives available today. While animal models have historically contributed to life saving devices and therapies, the ethical cost is significant and many animals are subjected…   Read more»

I think one of the most important features of a project manager is the ability to adapt and really understand both the situation and the team. Every project will face unexpected changes, whether it is a technical challenge, a resource…   Read more»

From my perspective, missing a milestone is not automatically a failure and depends on the context. In one of my biomedical projects, our team was developing a blood back detection system for an intra-aortic balloon pump. We had a milestone…   Read more»

I think the best team dynamic for a medical device project is one where engineers and managers operate with mutual transparency and respect for each other’s expertise. Medical devices are heavily regulated, and both technical performance and compliance with deadlines…   Read more»

I do not think AI is going to completely control the medical industry, but it is definitely going to become a major part of it. In my own experience working with biomedical projects, I have already seen how AI can…   Read more»

In my experience, many major companies and even smaller companies require a MS at minimum with additional experience. A BS in BME is a great foundation, but I have noticed it often serves as more of a stepping stone. many…   Read more»

I can definitely relate to the idea of BME feeling like “a little of everything.” In my own experience, that has actually been one of the biggest strengths of the degree. Having exposure to mechanics, materials, biology, and even coding…   Read more»