Environmental Responsiblity
Filed in General, Technology, June 29, 2007, 7:45 pm by Mariano DiFabioIt is fast becoming obvious that fossil fuels are more and more of a burden on today’s society. As Americans, we are particularly guilty for exacerbating the problem, making up 5% of the world’s population but causing over 25% of its pollution. The problem comes in sharp focus to me when I [...]
Biomedical Research: Massachusetts Leading the Way?
Filed in General, Research, June 22, 2007, 9:58 pm by Mariano DiFabioOriginally from the Boston area, I make it a habit to check news in that region on a regular basis. Boston.com happens to be a favorite site that gives me good exposure to the goings-on of my hometown. I was pleasantly surprised recently when a story was run on Governor Deval Patrick and his [...]
Nanotehcnology: Fiction Becoming Fact
Filed in Research, Technology, June 15, 2007, 9:47 pm by Mariano DiFabioAs I scoured the web this week in search of something that might be interesting to write about, I came across the topic of nanotechnology. Whenever I hear about it I’m always reminded of a “Star Trek: The Next Generation” episode in which Wesley Crusher conducted experiments on Nanites, submicroscopic robots used in non-invasive [...]
Weight Loss: Is There a Magic Pill?
Filed in Personal Health, June 12, 2007, 1:58 am by Mariano DiFabioThis week, the FDA is reviewing a new weight-loss pill developed by drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis for sale in the United States. The drug in question is Acomplia, and is already sold in Europe to combat obesity. According to a story posted from the Associated Press on Chron.com, the idea is that the drug counteracts [...]
Why Outsource Clinical Development Programs?
Filed in Clinical Trials, Research, June 8, 2007, 10:54 am by Mariano DiFabioToday’s blog comes to use from Lisa Miele, a Managing Partner at Collaborative Management Solutions, LLC. Her company provides outsourcing and management consulting for a variety of pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as Clinical Research Organizations. Prior to starting her company, Lisa worked for 12 years as a Vice President at PRA [...]
Sample Size Calculations: Thinking about Effect Size
Filed in Research, Statistical Analysis, June 5, 2007, 9:44 am by Mariano DiFabioToday’s blog is brought to us by Georgette Asherman, founder of Direct Effects. She has been a professional statistician in pharmaceuticals, consumer products, business services and public policy for over 10 years. She has been associated with organizations such as Unilever, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Chase Manhattan Credit Card Services, and the New Jersey Department of [...]
Technology and the Pharmaceuticals
Filed in Technology, June 1, 2007, 1:45 am by Mariano DiFabioMy years of experience have primarily focused around technology, and during my tenure in a pharmaceutical environment, it was no different. My tasks involved programming databases to follow the specifications set forth by my business clients, helping to manage such projects, and even meeting with clients to help refine definitions of what they’ve needed. [...]
