Medical device companies can build trust with both doctors and patients by creating marketing that focuses on education, honesty, and transparency. For doctors, trust grows when companies share clear, evidence-based research that demonstrates a device’s safety, reliability, and clinical value….   Read more»

When I think about branding and color, it’s clear that companies put a lot of thought into how people emotionally respond to what they see. In the medical field, I often notice brands using shades of blue, white, and green….   Read more»

Cook MedicalMission: Cook Medical’s mission is to provide innovative and minimally invasive medical devices that improve patient care and advance healthcare around the world.Vision: While Cook Medical does not list a formal vision statement, the company emphasizes collaboration with physicians…   Read more»

I think an engineer or scientist can absolutely start a successful business without an MBA. While business school offers useful connections and credibility, most of what you need to run a company can be learned through experience, mentorship, and self-study….   Read more»

If a father owns a sole proprietorship and wants his two sons to continue the business, he would need to restructure it since a sole proprietorship cannot be transferred to others. One option would be to close the sole proprietorship…   Read more»

I think most engineering students could benefit from learning a bit more about the business side of things. The engineering management class does a nice job introducing project management and basic economics, but it only scratches the surface. Once you…   Read more»

I think companies should put more resources into quality assurance because it creates a stronger foundation for product safety and long-term reliability. As technology and standards keep changing, the best approach is for companies to make QA a continuous process…   Read more»

Ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices is becoming more complex as technology evolves. One of the biggest challenges is keeping up with rapid innovation while maintaining strict quality standards. Devices that use artificial intelligence, software, or the internet…   Read more»

I think bringing emerging technologies into quality assurance could really help companies work smarter and more efficiently. Tools like artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and machine learning can make it easier to create quality procedures and prevent issues before…   Read more»

I think regulations mostly help innovation rather than slow it down because without them there would be no structure, no trust, and no way to ensure that devices are actually safe for patients. I think this way because when I…   Read more»

I think the FDA does a good job overall, but approval does not mean a drug is perfectly safe. It really means that the benefits outweigh the risks for most patients. When I think about Accutane, for example, I understand…   Read more»

I believe physicians face some of the hardest barriers when trying to develop their own medical devices because the process requires more than just identifying a clinical problem. It demands funding, regulatory knowledge, engineering expertise, and manufacturing resources that most…   Read more»

I think using a variety of animal models is worth the added effort because it makes research results more reliable and ultimately safer when moving to human trials. If scientists only test on one species, there is a higher chance…   Read more»

This is a challenging issue because it touches both on the progress of medical science and the ethical responsibility we have toward animals. On one hand, pre-clinical testing has been essential for ensuring the safety of medications and medical devices…   Read more»

That is a really interesting question because I think both types of research, industry and academia focused, fill critical but different roles. Personally, I lean toward research that benefits the current generation since I am motivated by being able to…   Read more»

From my experience, the most important trait a project manager can have is trust. When a manager trusts their team, it shows in how they delegate tasks, listen to feedback, and support independent decision-making. This creates a positive environment where…   Read more»

In my opinion, missing a milestone is not automatically a failure. It depends entirely on the reason behind it and the impact it has on the overall project goals. If a milestone is missed due to poor planning, lack of…   Read more»

I believe that a strong team dynamic is essential to the success of any medical device project. These projects carry high stakes because people’s health and safety are directly impacted, so the way teams communicate and collaborate can significantly influence…   Read more»

I think it is often unrealistic to expect students to fully manage both a demanding academic course load and significant professional work experience at the same time. While internships, Co-Ops, or research opportunities are extremely beneficial for career development, balancing…   Read more»

AI is already transforming industries like software and autonomous vehicles, so it’s likely biomedical companies will experience similar changes. Tasks such as data analysis, image processing, and clinical trial simulations could become automated, improving efficiency and reducing errors. This shift…   Read more»