We know the pains of figuring out what has never been done before

We built our careers at the interface between wellness and healthcare, and at the fringes of technological advancement.

We too have faced the fear of regulatory uncertainty and the frustration of compliance that appears to slow you down.

The life science sector is tougher than ever:

• technology moves way faster than regulatory science,

• innovation blurs the lines between wellness and medical,

• health gaps and stigmas require urgent attention.

What worked before within one silo may not work any longer. Guidelines are still to be written. We must look across borders with an open mind.

The edges have taught us to be nimble, open, inquisitive. We learnt not to surrender to the status-quo, but to listen with care and to search for creative solutions in unexpected places.

In ecology, “edge effect” refers to extraordinarily rich and diverse evolution that happens at the boundary between ecosystems.