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Job Interview Red Flags Series 1: Why “I Don’t Make Mistakes” Is a Major Warning Sign
Job Interview Red Flags: Why “I Don’t Make Mistakes” Is a Major Warning Sign (Interview Red Flags – Series #1) Introduction Many job candidates believe that presenting themselves as flawless is the safest interview strategy. However, from a hiring manager’s perspective, statements like “I don’t really make mistakes” are among the most common job interview red flags . This article examines why this response raises concern during job interviews, how interviewers interpret this

Jason Lu
Jan 22, 20254 min read


Design of Experiment (DoE): Principles, Advantages, and Impact on Scientific Research and Development
Introduction: When “More Experiments” Is No Longer the Answer In modern scientific research and engineering development, the central challenge is no longer whether to run experiments, but how to extract maximum insight from limited time, resources, and experimental capacity . Across drug development, bioprocess optimization, materials science, and platform R&D, researchers routinely face systems governed by multiple interacting variables. Traditional one-factor-at-a-time (OFA

Jason Lu
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Inside the Pharmaceutical Industry (III): How AI and Digital Transformation Are Redefining Drug Development
Introduction | AI in Pharmaceutical Drug Development The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a profound shift as AI in pharmaceutical drug development and digital transformation reshape how modern medicines are discovered, tested, manufactured, and delivered. In Part I of this series, we explored the essential functions inside pharma companies. In Part II, we examined how drugs navigate the regulatory approval process, market access, and post-market surveillance. In this t

Jason Lu
Apr 1, 20244 min read


Inside the Pharmaceutical Industry (II): From Pharmaceutical Regulatory Approval Process to Market Access and Post-Market Surveillance
Exploring the Pharmaceutical Industry: An Overview of the Journey from Regulatory Approval to Market Access and Post-Market Surveillance. Introduction In Part I, we explored the key departments that drive the pharmaceutical industry — from R&D and CMC to clinical trials and business development. But even after a drug proves safe and effective in clinical trials, the journey is far from over. Before a treatment can reach patients, it must pass through one of the most complex p

Jason Lu
Mar 10, 20245 min read


Inside the Pharmaceutical Industry (I): Exploring Key Departments and Their Roles in Drug Development
The pharmaceutical industry is more than just lab coats and experiments — it’s a complex ecosystem where science, engineering, and business intersect. From R&D and manufacturing to clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and business development, each department plays a critical role in transforming a molecule into a life-changing medicine. Explore how these teams work together to bring innovation from the lab to the patient.

Jason Lu
Mar 4, 20246 min read


Biomedical Engineering Applications: How Engineers Transform Medicine — Lessons from Robert Langer
What engineers can do in biomedical field? Lessons from MIT and Robert Langer Engineers are trained to solve problems using science, mathematics, and systematic thinking. In our daily lives, civil, chemical, electrical, and software engineers continuously improve infrastructure, technology, and productivity. But what can engineers do in medicine? The answer lies in biomedical engineering applications —a field that translates engineering principles into real-world medical solu

Jason Lu
Nov 7, 20216 min read
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