The aim of this module is to provide the student with an overview in the area of molecular pathology and diagnostic imaging. Modern cancer research and cancer medicine are dependent on an understanding of pathology, including tumour classification, staging and…
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Fundamental Biological Imaging
This course is designed for students who wish to understand and become critically aware of the basic principles, practice and applications of rapidly developing imaging technologies.The course covers the following: Principles of microscopy Staining and contrasting of samples Histochemistry, immunohistochemistry…
Applied Biomedical Imaging
This two day course is designed primarily for research scientists studying biological processes. Prior working knowledge of basic microscopy and cytometry would be advantageous but is not a requirement. Students can attend one or both days of the course depending…
Anatomical and Molecular Imaging
This module aims to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as all interested staff, with comprehensive background knowledge in medical imaging technologies and applications. The course will support students in the interpretation of medical images, will discuss the differences…
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Neural Engineering
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the field of neural engineering from a neuroscience perspective. Students will apply engineering principles to understand the excitation of nerve and muscle, the generation of bioelectric signals and artificial stimulation…
Flow Cytometry – Principles & Practice
This module is designed for research students who wish to understand and become critically aware of principles, practice and applications of flow cytometry and become competent, independent users of this technology. It will be delivered in five blocks comprising seminars…
Applied Proteomics
Designed for students who wish to understand and become critically aware of principles, practice and applications of the rapidly developing proteomic technologies. Topics covered: refresher of protein biochemistry; gel-based and gel-free separations; Mass Spectrometric techniques; post-translational modifications and interactomics; protein…
Genomics – Principles & Practical Applications
This module is designed for research students who wish to understand and become critically aware of principles, practice and applications of genomics and transcriptomics and become competent, independent users of these technologies. It will be delivered in five blocks comprising…
Applied Proteomics
This module is designed for students who wish to understand and become critically aware of principles, practice and applications of the rapidly developing proteomic technologies. It will be delivered in 10 stand-alone blocks, each one composed of 3hr seminar-style sessions…