An exercise covering the business and scientific vocabulary used in the biotechnology sector. Essential for researchers, business developers, and anyone communicating in an English-speaking biotech environment.
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
1. R & D is short for "research and __________________________."
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2. We are trying to develop a safe and __________________________ new treatment for this disease.
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3. In order to fully understand a disease, you have to examine it at the __________________________ level.
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5. Researching and developing a __________________________ drug can cost billions of dollars.
Correct answer: successful — Successful is the adjective modifying drug.
6. This drug has been __________________________ for use by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
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7. To discover/find the underlying causes of a condition = To __________________________ the underlying causes of a condition
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8. We have to determine how the __________________________ cells are different from the normal/healthy cells.
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9. Major pharmaceutical companies usually have their own __________________________ where they develop new drugs.
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10. Conducting clinical __________________________ involves testing the potential medicine on patients.
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📚 Important Words to Know clinical trial — a research study involving human participants to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a medical intervention FDA approval — authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration confirming a drug or device is safe and effective for use gene therapy — a technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease CRISPR — a gene-editing technology that allows scientists to modify DNA sequences with high precision monoclonal antibodies — laboratory-made proteins designed to bind to specific targets in the body, used to treat various diseases bioreactor — a vessel or system designed to support the growth of biological organisms for research or production purposes cell culture — the process of growing cells under controlled conditions outside their natural environment assay — a test or procedure used to measure the activity, quality, or presence of a biological substance regulatory compliance — adherence to laws, guidelines, and specifications relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing pharmacokinetics — the study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body