I have 39+ years experience in pharmaceutical research and development, with life long interest in all areas of science. My career focused on preparation of research summaries that synthesized information from multiple disciplines, with the goal of providing regulatory reviewers with the knowledge they needed to approve new products. On several occasions, this included presentations and 'verbal defense' of the development programs at review panel meetings. I have published multiple journal articles and presented many posters at scientific meetings, as well as having done podium presentations at scientific meetings. I regularly read books and articles about other ares of science and mathematics.