I think the most recent way that researchers are trying to solve the ethical dilemma of animal testing is through the advent of artificially constructed tissue. While not perfect, many advances have been made in developing artificial tissue that can…   Read more»

Pre-clinical research cannot and will not be successful without effective Project Management. Every aspect of the project management life cycle is used in effective pre-clinical studies. During the Initiation Phase, researchers receive the project and need to thoroughly look through…   Read more»

@vkeithley From what I can tell, there are cons to research in both Academia and Industry. In terms of Academia, the cons include lower pay, more schooling, success sometimes based more on name than quality of work (need to be…   Read more»

There are not many differences in project management between the two industries. Project managers still need to initiate, plan, execute, and close the project. However, in terms of the intricacies of the role, the medical device industry may present different…   Read more»

While all steps of the project management cycle are necessary and important, I believe that planning is the foundation for success in a project. I often hear this saying (I’m not sure where it’s from), “By failing to prepare, you…   Read more»

I believe that project managers need to be strong communicators, not necessarily a “people-person.” In order for project teams to stay on task, project managers need to be able to communicate plans, deadlines, etc., and hold people accountable when they…   Read more»

Without a doubt, telehealth has increased access to healthcare, especially for those individuals who either live in areas far from physicians or individuals who prefer not to drive/leave the house. While telehealth has allowed more patients to see physicians, the…   Read more»

From my experiences in the industry, I prefer working in an in-person setting rather than a remote environment. Yet, I believe a happy medium to be a hybrid environment, providing flexibility while also allowing interpersonal connections to be developed.  The…   Read more»

Although I agree that grades do not directly correlate with success in industry, I think this is more of a reflection on how courses are run and grades are determined rather than whether grades or important or not. In the…   Read more»