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stephen2760

Jan 10, 20243 min read

Centering "Presentation of Self" in Formative User Research: Making Empathy Matter

I’m a UX researcher. I’m also a professional sociologist. I find my experience in sociology provides a distinct advantage as a UX...

Stephen Ostertag

Dec 27, 20232 min read

The Benefits of Causal Theory in Formative UX Research

As a sociologist my scholarship involves explaining why people act together. I published many peer-reviewed articles and a book with an...

Stephen Ostertag

Dec 15, 20231 min read

Specializing in Medical Device Startups

Working with medical device startup companies can be a challenge for larger UX contract research organizations (CROs). Startups are on...

Stephen Ostertag

Oct 23, 20232 min read

How to prepare your medical device for FDA regulatory review: The Benefit-Risk Determination

FDA determines whether PMA (pre-market approval) applications or De Novo classification requests provide a “reasonable assurance of...

Stephen Ostertag

Oct 2, 20231 min read

Bio on the Bayou: Medical and BioInnovation Conference in New Orleans

I'll be attending the upcoming Bio on the Bayou conference in New Orleans this October 03-04. This conference brings together academics,...

stephen2760

Sep 11, 20232 min read

Improving Trust and Health Care Use with Empathy Research: A Need for Health Care Providers

TIMBS Consulting provides research services in the medical and health care fields. One area we specialize in is what we call “Empathy...

stephen2760

Sep 7, 20232 min read

FDA Best Practices for Selecting Predicate Devices for 510(k) Submission

Today, September 07, 2023, the FDA issued their Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff on best practices for...

stephen2760

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Future Directions in Medical Device Research: AI/ML and Cybersecurity

The future of medical device research is focused on two areas, AI/ML and Cybersecurity. This brief post focused on AI/ML. A second will...

Stephen Ostertag

Aug 1, 20232 min read

Formative Research and Medical Device Startups: Success through Smart Investments

Starting a medical device manufacturing company is a courageous endeavor. There’s potential for considerable pay-off, in helping those in...

Stephen Ostertag

Jul 26, 20232 min read

Formative Research and Start Up Medical Device Companies: Saving you Money, Time, and Embarrassment

Medical device startups (or any startups) are risky endeavors. The rewards of success can be many, but the chances of failure are great....

Stephen Ostertag

Jul 5, 20233 min read

TIMBS Consulting: Details and Purpose

Details: What is TIMBS Consulting TIMBS Consulting is a research company that conducts a variety of research in the medical and health...