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Fundamentals of Biomedical Science Series

Fundamentals of biomedical science

The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series is written to reflect the challenges of practising biomedical science today. The books are approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science and written by its expert writers, many of whom work on the Institute’s advisory panels. The series aim to support an undergraduate as they progress from academia to professional practice in a laboratory.

The series draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a biomedical scientist may be exposed. The series includes the following books (see below for more detailed descriptions):

• Biomedical Science Practice: Experimental and professional skills
• Haematology
• Immunology
• Histopathology
• Transfusion and Transplantation Science
• Medical Microbiology
• Biology of Disease
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Cytopathology

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• An interactive digital microscope, encouraging the exploration of tissue samples
• Self-assessment modules to help you to check and reinforce understanding of the basic science introduced in each volume
• Video podcasts including interviews with practising biomedical scientists, and 'in the lab' footage showing biomedical science in practice

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Biomedical Science Practice: Experimental and professional skills

Biomedical Science and Biomedical Scientists; Fitness to practice; Communication and confidentiality; Health and safety; Preparing and measuring reagents; Samples and sample collection; Electrochemistry; Spectrophotometry; Centrifugation; Chromatography; Electrophoresis; Molecular Techniques; Immunological techniques; Radioactivity; Automation; POCT; Microscopy; Statistics and data handling; Quality assurance and management; Personal development

Haematology

Introduction to haematology; Major haematology parameters and basic techniques; Haemopoiesis and the bone marrow; The Physiology of the red blood cell; The Pathology of the Red Blood Cell: Part 1; The Pathology of the Red Blood Cell: Part 2; Blood-borne parasites; White blood cells in health and disease; An introduction to haematological malignancies; The laboratory investigation of haematological malignancies; An introduction to classification systems: myeloid neoplasms; An introduction to classification systems: lymphoid neoplasms; Normal haemostasis; Bleeding disorders and their laboratory investigation; Thrombophilia; Haemostasis and anticoagulation

Immunology

Introduction to the clinical immunology laboratory; Immunoglobulins; Allergy; Complement; Autoimmune - rheumatological disease; Autoimmune kidney disease; Organ specific autoimmunity; Autoimmune liver diseases; Neuroimmunology; Flow cytometry and primary immunodeficiency;
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Histopathology

What is histopathology?; Principles of demonstration techniques; From sample to slide: the pathways of processing; Stains in action; Immunocytochemistry; Molecular methods; Light microscopy; Electron microscopy; Essentials of laboratory management; Mortuary practice

Transfusion and Transplantation Science

Basic Immunology; Human Erythrocyte Antigens: Blood groups; Donors and Donations: Collection and processing; Blood Donation Testing; Clinical Use of Blood Components; Blood Transfusion: Compatibility testing and adverse effects; Immune Red Cell Destruction; Human Leucocyte Antigens [HLA] and their Clinical Significance; Human Platelet Antigens [HPA], Human Neutrophile Antigens [HNA], and their Clinical Significance; Stem Cell Banking; Tissue and Bone Banking; Quality Issues

Medical Microbiology

Procedures for sample collection, transport and processing; Identification tests; Culture Media; Susceptibility testing and antibiotic assay; Blood cultures; Investigation of urine Samples; Investigation of wound, tissue, and genital samples; Examination of cerebrospinal fluid and fluids from sterile sites; Investigation of respiratory samples; Investigation of gastrointestinal specimens; Clinical mycology; Infection prevention and control; Laboratory investigations of viral
infections

Biology of Disease

Concepts of Health & Disease; Cell Growth & Differentiation; Tissue Injury & Repair; Molecular & Cellular Basis of Cancer; Tissue Remodelling; Transmission & Prevention of Infectious Disease; Cardiovascular Disease; Haemostatic Disease; Autoimmunity; Neurobiology & Neuropathology; Nutrition & Disease; Toxicology; Inherited Human Disease

Clinical Biochemistry

Biochemical investigations and quality control; Laboratory automation; Kidney disease; Hyperuricaemia and gout; Fluid and electrolyte disorders; Acid-base disorders; Clinical enzymology and biomarkers; Liver function tests; Abnormalities of lipid metabolism; Disorders of calcium, phosphate and magnesium homeostasis; Abnormal pituitary function; Thyroid disease; Diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia; Adrenal disease; Reproductive endocrinology; Biochemical nutrition; Gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption; Specific protein markers; Cancer biochemistry and tumour markers; Inherited metabolic disorders and newborn screening; Therapeutic drug monitoring; Chemical toxicology

Cytopathology

Introduction: A glance at the past, a glimpse of the future; Preparation techniques; The cervical screening process; Normal cervical cytology; Abnormal cervical cytology; Quality issues in cervical screening and cytology; Introduction to diagnostic cytopathology; Cytology of urine; Cytology of serous effusions; Cytology of the lower respiratory tract; Introduction to fine needle aspiration cytology; Basic semen analysis; Advances in cytopathology