NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

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To become a doctor, typically a student must possess an undergraduate degree in one of the basic sciences. For sure, there are at least minimum requirements for physical science education to be successful on the MCAT. I would take it as far as to say that a doctor is trained as a scientist prior to becoming a physician.

What frustrates me about the statements made by Dr Stupp and Dr Fine is that they are ignorant to the science here. They plead the opposing view to DCVax being the reason for extended survival in this trial without evidence of their claims. While their concerns about screening could be construed as evidence, they have no proof of other prognostic factors for “selective screening for this trial”. It’s like they forgot how to be scientists. After all, science is all hypothesis with no data or evidence. What would be the motivation for such a hypothesis from the opposing side? Despite their knowledge, degrees, and successes, they are competitors to this technology and most likely have research grants from companies that compete in this space. Both should have at least disclosed potential conflicts of interest for the article.