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NaomiAlves
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RE: How to start career in regulatory area (no industry exp yet)

From what I gathered from our week 4 lecture video, it appears that a lot of people in regulatory affairs actually come from a research or lab backgro...

4 days ago
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RE: Disease Outbreaks

One example that comes to mind is not exactly a natural outbreak, but the Tuskegee Syphilis Study in the United States. This was a 40 year long study,...

4 days ago
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RE: Role of clinical trials for medical devices & pharmaceuticals

Compared to pharmaceuticals, where refinement of a drug is through a fixed and repetitive pipeline, clinical trials for medical devices serve two majo...

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RE: Discussion Topic: Biomaterial Selection

When it comes to biomedical engineering projects (or any type of project really) material choice can make or break your schedule. If I were a project ...

6 days ago
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RE: Prospects of hydrogels in pre-clinical research

Hydrogels really stand out because of their water content and biocompatibility. For example, hydrogels are being used in wound healing dressings becau...

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RE: Animals Used in Animal Testing

I agree with you, scientific research does seem to apply stricter oversight than a lot of other industries that impact animals (beauty and food), whic...

6 days ago
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RE: Managing Team Opinions While Sticking to Decisions

I think when a team disagrees with a project manager's decision, the most important thing is communication. The manager should explain the reasoning b...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Gantt Chart for Project Management

When working on my senior capstone project, I had a similar experience where things didn’t go according to plan, and honestly, I think that’s where Ga...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Project Management and Artificial Intelligence

I agree with a lot of what’s previously been said here, in regard to AI having potential in project management, but it in a way that limits it to work...

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RE: Experience vs Education

I think it is reasonable for students to want both strong academics and professional experience, and that colleges should have some type of system in ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Co-Op / Internship Experience

With a job market that is as competitive as our own, I think having a co-op, internship, or even solid lab work on your resume can really make a big d...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Medical Device Certification

While the medical device development process is important and highly structured, I would argue that it's not always useful for individuals to pursue t...

3 weeks ago