Most diseases that present symptoms can only be properly understood by probing the underlying causes on the cellular and molecular scales. Over the last century, many branches of science have come together to give us the tools to observe and characterise cells and the biochemical processes inside them. This has revolutionised medicine and enabled us to effectively treat many diseases that were fatal only a few decades ago. Modern biochemists and medical researchers aim to advance our understanding of biochemistry and cellular function, where it goes wrong and how best to fix it. One area of biomedicine of particular interest to us is immunology; the mechanism by which the body defends itself from infection. We study the biochemistry of immune response and the genes that control the process in order to develop more effective treatments for a wide range of diseases from AIDS to cancer. We study the role of hormones within the body and their relation to medical problems such as high blood pressure. Another important area of our research is neuroscience - exploring the workings of the brain from functional anatomy on the large scale to the interactions of individual neurones. A first degree in biomedical science is excellent preparation for graduate entry medicine. ANU has a world class medical school that operates in collaboration with two major public hospitals in the region. The ANU Medical School employs problem based learning techniques to train future practitioners in a diverse range of clinical areas.
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Profile: Melanie Bannister-Tyrrell
"The PhB program is a fantastic way to explore your interests in a research setting, and the flexibility of the degree allows you to study a range of subjects from all disciplines. "
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Course: Bachelor of Medical Science
"A unique feature of our Medical Sciences degree is the opportunity for third year students to participate in the Medical Sciences Elective, a unit which consists of 65 hours of work experience in a real medical science environment."
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School of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
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The School carries out Research and Teaching in the general area of molecular and cell biology. We have a strong research profile and have state-of-the-art facilities for research in modern molecular and cell biology, as well as offering a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum and a high quality research environment for graduate students.
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John Curtin School of Medical Research |
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The School - Australia’s national medical research institute - is committed to carrying out fundamental research in the sciences that underpin the practice of medicine and to bring clinically useful discoveries into application as soon as possible. The long term research strategy for which the School is noted has produced several promising approaches to treating major diseases, including two Nobel Prize winning discoveries.
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Research School of Biological Sciences |
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