Emerging technologies in Biomedicine - SMB0001

Assessment 1: Oral presentation/assessment

Individual formative assessments for assessment 1 will be made available via the one-to-one tutorials.

Oral presentation/assessment

Assessment 2: Oral presentation/assessment

Formative assessment of assessment 2 will be via peer observation.

Assessment 1: Oral Assessment

Oral Assessment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Presentation

Overview of new biomedicine technologies that are driving research and beginning to have an impact on healthcare. Technologies discussed include next generation sequencing platforms, an overview of their respective chemistries and their limitations/advantages. A detailed overview of the CRISPR/Cas platform and how this is being iteratively improved and adapted for use in biomedicine. Review the emergence of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and organoid systems and their utility in research and healthcare.

School of Applied Sciences

Molecular biology of the cell.
Alberts, Bruce, Wilson, John H., Hunt, Tim,6th edition. Abingdon, UK :Garland Science Taylor and Francis Group.
In addition suggested and directed reading will be provided as part of lecture content.

Biology

SMB0001 - Emerging technologies in Biomedicine

Emerging technologies in Biomedicine

be able to synthesise how new technologies are driving biomedical research.

be able to clearly articulate complex concepts. 

be able to demonstrate competency in delivery of a group presentation.

be able to evaluate the ethical implications of new biomedical technologies.

be able to synthesise ideas of where new advances in biomedical technologies are likely to occur.

be able to appraise the impact of new technologies on biomedical healthcare.