In this article, Malcolm Gladwell looks at some of the different methods for cancer drug development and the significant challenges that stand in the way of even the most promising research. Unfortunately, there are a lot of logistical, scientific, regulatory, and financial obstacles to overcome before a drug can even be tried on patients (let alone approved by the FDA). This is a very engaging read for anyone interested in the science of medicine and how it is applied in a very high-stakes context.
"The Treatment" by Malcolm Gladwell
Published in the New Yorker, May 17, 2010
http://www.gladwell.com/2010/2010_05_17_a_treatment.html
Eric
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