A Practical Guide to Biomedical Research: for the Aspiring Scientist [Paperback]

This book advises and supports novice researchers in taking their first steps into the world of scientific research. Through practical tips and tricks presented in a clear, concise and step-wise manner, the book describes the entire research process from idea to publication. It also gives the reader insight into the vast opportunities a research career can provide.

The books target demographic is aspiring researchers within the biomedical professions, be it medical students, young doctors, nurses, engineers, physiotherapists etc.

The book will help aspirational inexperienced researchers turn their intentions into actions, providing crucial guidance for successful entry into the field of biomedical research.

Part 1. Before you start.- Chap 1 First steps in research, an overview.- Chap 2 Research environments (Differences and similarities, pros and cons).- Chap 3 Finding a good supervisor.- Chap 4 Defining the project.- Part 2. Doing research.- Chap 5 Searching for scientific literature.- Chap 6 he scientific protocol, purpose and target group, and how is it written?.- Chap 7 Applications.- Chap 8 Data collection, storage and public approval.- Chap 9 Data analyses.- Part 3. When data is collected and results are ready for presentation.- Chap 10 The conference abstract.- Chap 11 The scientific manuscript.- Chap 12 The process of publishing your research.- Chap 13 The scientific network.- Chap 14 Cooperation with private companies.

Peter Agger MD PhD?is an assistant professor pursuing a senior research career within congenital heart disease. In parallel he is in clinical training to become a paediatrician. He is co-author on numerous peer reviewed papers and he is an experienced teacher and supervisor for young researchers and medical doctors.

Robert S. Stephenson BSc ló0