Eberhard Grube: European Champion of Device Development
Executive Summary
An interview with Eberhard Grube, one of Germany's leading interventional cardiologists and a pioneer in medical devices who's had a role in changing the mindset of European physicians to bring together clinical practice and new product development. Grube discusses the role of the physician as clinical investigator, and the European perspective on product development.
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