Finding Quote by Scott Gottlieb
“The period of time between the uncovering of some fundamental scientific finding that underpinned a medical advance, and the realization of the corresponding advance in the form of a new drug or medical technique that improves the health of patients, is being continually hastened.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on medical innovation, 2023
Scientific discoveries are reaching patients faster, shortening the gap between breakthrough and treatment.
In simple terms: New findings become treatments more quickly.
Accelerate translation of research to care.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pharmaceutical pipelines
- hospital adoption
- policy making
- public health initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance rapid delivery with safety?
- What safeguards are needed for fast-tracked therapies?
Speed may compromise thorough testing and safety.