Our knowledge of the human body would be limited without advances in scientific research. Discovering one missing amino acid can be the explanation of an entire disease intrigues me and exposes how remarkable this area of science is. Reading an article on the New Scientist about the discovery of an existing cancer drug, which reverses the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, fuelled my interest. Biomedical research is evidently making rapid improvements in medical advances, as if confirmed, this is the first time a drug has worked on the causes of this disease. The interdisciplinary nature of this degree choice and the ability to divulge in a variety of approaches is what draws me in, with the opportunity of receiving a holistic understanding of …show more content…
With research being an essential part to this degree, Sociology has equipped me with the skills of pilot-studying, which is at the forefront of scientific investigations. Biology stunned me with how adaptable the human body is, as the topic of ‘Infectious Disease’ educated me about the bodies defence systems, and what fascinated me is the body’s ability to remember encountered pathogens using memory cells, automatically triggering a secondary response to attack. Reading “Gut” by Giulia Enders inspired me as I learnt the changes in the balance of Microbiota in the gut is linked to mental health illnesses such as depression. This not only combines my GCE studies, but links to various modules covered on the course, such as Neuroscience and Human …show more content…
Taking part in an A&E human simulator session presented a different perspective on the applications of Biomedical Science. I believe this area of research is the driving force for all medical progresses and thus holds an imperative role in the development of science. Attending a Francis Crick lecture on Immunopathogenesis of Malaria infections broadened my knowledge of the diligence and drive required when undertaking