My concern here is not drugs banned in the US but used in other countries.  Instead, it’s drugs banned in other countries but in wide-use here, like Ritalin and several opioids.  In terms of restrictions and safety protocols, the FDA…   Read more»

I was glad to have a lecture that distinguished between product development and product management.  In small operations there is a tendency to blend the two together.  Having spent most of my career in academic settings, when I first conceived…   Read more»

As others have noted, it seems that social media marketing strategies have become the predominant tactic for marketing to consumers, even those in the medical device and biotechnology industries.  The algorithms that follow my internet activity and inserts ads from…   Read more»

In my opinion, emotional intelligence (EI) does not just encompass the ability to discern behaviors, emotional responses, and impluses of prospective client; it is the absolute key to fostering and sustaining both business and personal relationships.  EI implores us to…   Read more»

There are a couple of advantages that I see pertaining to having a DBA or trade name.  The first one was already mentioned, where a company is acquired by a new owner.  The new owners will likely have a new…   Read more»

Ratios are very important in establishing industry financial standards and norms.  Generally, it is important to note what industry your company is residing in.  Some industries just are not high margin businesses, such as grocery stores, auto dealerships and gas…   Read more»

I find that nearly 3/4ths of the people I run into who are start-up companies are gravitating towards the LLC corporate structure, pointing out that they want to avoid double taxes.  This is logic is fine if you’re running a…   Read more»

The financial incentives that drive industry, without question, account for the different pace than academia.  What I have noticed is that partnerships with the private sector “quicken” the normal pace of our research work, especially when they tie additional levels…   Read more»

Initially, I leaned towards calling the Initiation or the Planning phases as the most crucial phases, but after a taste of real-life projects, I’m more convinced that the Monitoring phase is the most important.  Reason being, with the development of…   Read more»

I haven’t had to directly participate in pre-clinical research involving animals.  However, as the research administrator for my area, I have had more than one experience of test mice and rats dying unexpectedly through human error.  In one case, it…   Read more»

Other respondents have already emphasized how biocompatibility is cover by ISO 10993, so I will dig right into how I evaluate new biomaterial in my previously failed dialysis product from five years ago.  There is an inventor that I met…   Read more»

I have not been involved in building a new school or skyscraper per se, but I have been involved in building new hospitals and expansion of hospital campuses.  The project management for architectural structures have much greater certainty than project…   Read more»

My preference would be a project manager who was a stickler for following and implementing projects according to PMI guidelines.  I figure that I can just roll with what ever personality that they have.  In my work experience, the organization’s…   Read more»

I have very mixed emotions about the COVID-19 crisis, because it has begun to adversely affect people that I know personally. However, from a research and biotech standpoint, I hope that we don’t miss out on a historic opportunity.  Crises…   Read more»

@prateekch18 I agree with you about more emphasis on practical coursework.  Moreover, specifically in the Information Technology field, there are plethora of programs where even with just a high school diploma or GED, an individual with untapped talent can enroll…   Read more»

Personally, I tend to agree with the respondents who advocate for close to a 50-50 split in practical vs. informational courses.  Academically, most of the Master’s coursework repeats science that was studied at the undergraduate level.  These courses are very…   Read more»

@amandaally1029 Having spent most of my career in the academic medical center setting, where pace and business activity more closely resemble industry, as well as the academic research setting, I would concur that the academic research side does provide much…   Read more»