Research in Medical and Biological Sciences: From Planning and Preparation to Grant Application and Publication

Research in Medical and Biological Sciences covers the wide range of topics that a researcher must be familiar with in order to become a successful biomedical scientist. Perfect for aspiring as well as practicing professionals in the medical and biological sciences, this publication discusses a broad range of topics that are common yet not traditionally considered part of formal curricula, including philosophy of science, ethics, statistics, and grant applications. The information presented in this book also facilitates communication across conventional disciplinary boundaries, in line with the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of modern research projects. Provides a broad scientific perspective in basic, clinical and translational medical research, which is perfect for students with various professional backgroundsContains easily accessible, concise material that makes learning about diverse methods achievable in today's fast-paced worldIncludes extensive examples, online resources such as further reading suggestions, and data files for statistical analysesCovers the breadth of topics, including research strategies, bibliographic tools and scientific communication, that a researcher must understand in order to be a successful scientist INDICE: 1. Philosophy of Science 2. Ethics and scientific conduct 3. Ethics in human and animal studies 4. Research methodology: Strategies, planning and analyses 5. Literature search methods and bibliographic tools 6. Studies on molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease 7. Translational medicine: Contrasting stories on aquaporins and statins 8. Clinical research 9. Epidemiology 10. Qualitative research 11. Statistical issues 12. Evidence-based practice 13. Scientific communication 14. Successful lecturing 15. Guide to grant applications

• ISBN: 978-0-12-799943-2
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 512
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés