The Fractional Feed

Empowering the investigator, one post at a time

Feb 2025

Myths About  Randomization and Balancing in Human Subjects Research

Turning new eyes to the purposes and properties of randomization and balancing.

Jan 2025 

The Simplified Review Framework

Every time the NIH alters its review criteria, the ecosystem changes. Reviewers see your work differently.  Here's what it means.   

December 2024

Six Strategic Pearls for Prospective Grad Students

If I had to run a discussion group on strategic thinking in academe, what readings would I assign?   

November 2024

How to Make kanban (看板) for the Research Lab

For me, the dividing line is clear: pre-kanban and post-kanban.  That's the shift that changed everything.