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

1. Philosophy of science

2. Ethics and scientific conduct

3. Ethics in human and animal studies

4. Research strategies, planning, and analysis

5. Literature search methods and bibliographic tools

6. Basic medical science

7. Translational medical research

8. Clinical research

9. Epidemiology

10. Qualitative research methods

11. Statistical inference

12. Evidence-based practice and systematic reviews

13. Scientific communication

14. Successful lecturing

15. Guide to grant applications