“Don’t ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up.” -G.K. Chesterton Writer G.K. Chesterton wrote about the importance of understanding the reasoning behind something before tearing it down. Without knowing why it came into being in the first place, we risk haphazardly tearing it down and worsening things compared to when...

In order to make progress, one must leave the door to the unknown ajar — ajar only. – Richard Feynman The late, great Richard Feynman had a deep-rooted philosophy which I believe contributed just as much to his success as a brilliant physicist as talent and opportunity. Central to Feynman’s outlook was the recognition that uncertainty is ubiquitous...

I believe that writing is an important part of the thinking process. It helps us organize our thoughts, to see them in a different medium, to figure out how to communicate them to others. I do it from time to time in trying to think through various things, but not with the consistency which I would like. That is partly because I worry about the finished...

Last week, biotech and orphan drug development pioneer Henri Termeer passed away. While I never had the privilege of meeting Termeer, I have read much about him and heard even more. A few terms that seem to consistently come up in describing him are patient-centered, undeterred, and passionate. There are many stories of Termeer’s intense focus on patients...

After some thought, I have decided to reboot this website with a new blog centered on biotech, pharma, and healthcare. The primary focus will be on sharing insights and lessons from my readings on the industry, including thoughts on relevant news, history, books, etc. I am a new pharmacist, currently completing a health economics/outcomes research fellowship...

Stay tuned. See old posts here.