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Term: Principal Investigator

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The primary researcher or lead scientist in a research project or study.

Example Sentence 1: The principal investigator successfully secured a grant to fund their groundbreaking research on cancer treatment.

Example Sentence 2: Dr. Smith is the principal investigator for the study focused on renewable energy sources.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: In clinical trials, the principal investigator is responsible for overseeing the study and ensuring adherence to protocol.

Example Sentence 1: The principal investigator is responsible for recruiting eligible participants and monitoring their progress throughout the clinical trial.

Example Sentence 2: The principal investigator ensures that all data collected during the study is accurately recorded and reported.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: In academic settings, the principal investigator is typically a faculty member leading a research team.

Example Sentence 1: The principal investigator oversees multiple research projects and mentors graduate students in their lab.

Example Sentence 2: As the principal investigator, Professor Johnson published several influential papers based on the findings of their research.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to the primary or main investigator or researcher in a project.

Example Sentence 1: The principal investigator's contributions to the field of neuroscience have been widely recognized.

Example Sentence 2: To conduct the experiments, the principal investigator collaborated with a team of skilled technicians.

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