Natalie Nashed

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RE: Handling Adverse Events in Trials

I think having a standardized process for handling adverse events is essential, but it should also include build-in flexibility. Each trial is different, and the severity or nature of an event might r...

In forum Clinical Research Basics

2 days ago
RE: Clinical Research Experience/Course work for Biomedical Engineers

I really agree with what a lot of people here have said about the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical experience. I think spending time in a clinical setting would make a big differ...

In forum Clinical Research Basics

2 days ago
RE: Placebo Effect

I think another interesting angle that hasn't been mentioned yet is how the placebo effect can actually reveal the power of patient-clinician interaction rather than just being seen as an obstacle in ...

In forum Clinical Research Basics

3 days ago
RE: The Four P's

To agree with many others, I think the product is overall the most essential part of the four P's. You can have the best promotion, price, and placement, but at the end of the day it's the product tha...

In forum Marketing and Sales

2 weeks ago
RE: Transition from Engineering to sales or marketing?

If I were to transition out of engineering, I'd probably lean toward marketing, especially since I'm pursuing a business minor. I think marketing would be a great way to blend the technical knowledge ...

In forum Marketing and Sales

2 weeks ago
RE: Importance of building TRUST as a Sales Rep

I totally agree that the building trust is the biggest part of being a successful sales rep in the medical device industry. These relationships can last for years, and customers need to know they can ...

In forum Marketing and Sales

2 weeks ago
RE: Public vs. Private

Going private can be a good thing for a company like EA that you mentioned because it gives them more freedom to focus on their long-term goals rather than worrying about the quarterly profits they ha...

In forum Business 101

3 weeks ago
RE: LLP vs LLC

I think most people choose an LLC over an LLP because of how much simpler and more flexible it is to manage. My brother actually started his own LLC creating websites for clients, and after talking to...

In forum Business 101

3 weeks ago
RE: 80% margin

I was also shocked when the Professor dropped this fact in the lecture video, 80% seemed really high to me for a medical device. I was talking to a classmate the other day and they were mentioning tha...

In forum Business 101

3 weeks ago
RE: Common challenges faced while auditing a Quality Management System (QMS) in the medical device industry & how can they be dealt with

From what I've read, one of the most common issues during QMS audits is weak traceability, especially when companies can't clearly connect design changes or complaints back to something they documente...

In forum Quality Control and Quality Assurance

4 weeks ago
RE: Most effective ways to manage risk in the context of Quality Assurance for high-risk medical devices (Class III)

Quality assurance can also make sure Class III devices meet safety standards by focusing on strong documentation and traceability during design and development. Every change and decision should be rec...

In forum Quality Control and Quality Assurance

4 weeks ago
RE: Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

I think the biggest challenge right now is keeping quality control up to speed with how quickly medical device technology is advancing. Devices aren't simply hardware anymore, they have AI, software u...

In forum Quality Control and Quality Assurance

4 weeks ago
RE: How to start career in regulatory area (no industry exp yet)

I've also been interested in regulatory affairs since this class started, especially because Professor Simon keeps mentioning how it's a growing field with a lot of job opportunities. What I keep wond...

In forum Regulatory Basics for Medical Devices

4 weeks ago
RE: Who Should Be Responsible for Regulatory Basics?

I like how you framed this because it made me think of how it really is all about balance. I agree that engineers don't need to be regulatory experts, but they need to know the "rules of the game", th...

In forum Regulatory Basics for Medical Devices

4 weeks ago
RE: Balancing Innovation and Safety

I think the FDA has a difficult position of wanting to encourage innovation while also making sure the devices are not going to cause harm and are productive. One challenge I think is about how long t...

In forum Regulatory Basics for Medical Devices

4 weeks ago
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