Biomedical and Biological Sciences resources
Explore the resources below for a taste of what it’s like to study Biomedical and Biological Sciences at Bristol.
Blogs and podcasts
Read our 'Science Shorts' blog, written by Bristol students.
Webinars/online lectures
This four-part lecture series on YouTube explores the fundamentals of the cardiovascular system before looking specifically at platelets and their involvement in some serious symptoms of Covid-19:
- Part 1: Structure and function
- Part 2: Blood pressure and blood cells
- Part 3: Platelet activation in Covid-19 response
- Part 4: Atherosclerotic plaques
This three-part lecture series on YouTube explores the interdisciplinary world of biomedical sciences and engineering looking at processes, techniques and knowledge required to grow viable human organs:
- Part 1: The wonderful world of multi-disciplinary research
- Part 2: Bio Ink Design
- Part 3: Towards 3D bioprinting whole organs
This three-part lecture series on YouTube offers an introduction to the philosophical analysis of the notions of "philosophy", "knowledge", and "science" to provide insight into some of the ways in which analytical philosophers set out to solve conceptual and empirical problems.
- Part 1: The immune system and disease
- Part 2: The immune system and disease continued
- Part 3: The immune system in Covid-19: A double-edged sword
This three-part lecture series on YouTube explores genetics and linking genome information to disease development.
- Part 1: Genome-wide association studies
- Part 2: Genome-wide association studies continued
- Part 3: Genome-wide association studies consolidation
This one-part YouTube video follows Lucy Goudswaard as she discusses her research into how obesity affects platelet function.
This one-part lecture on YouTube explores the effects of inhibitors and stimulators on the Actin Cytoskeleton.
This one-part lecture on YouTube introduces the biomechanical techniques used in forensic DNA analysis in crime scene investigations.
This one-part YouTube video follows a University of Bristol PhD researchers exploration into the importance of bee diversity and preservation.
This one-part lecture on YouTube explores plant-pollinator interactions and how they have benefited or been harmed by the Covid-19 pandemic. It explains the importance of pollination and looks at current research into the complexity of floral displays.
This one-part lecture on YouTube introduces the subject of Biological Psychology and Neuroscience. It explores brain structure and function, neural networks and current biological psychology research.
This one-part YouTube video introduces cognitive psychology as well as careers within the industry.
This one-part YouTube video explores the science of thought; helping to unpick how we think, learn and remember information.
Wider reading
Visit the eBiolabs site, which was created to allow students to access interactive content and enable the exploration of science subjects.
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