The Discipline of Biomedical Science is active in a broad range of research areas, reflecting the diverse interests and expertise of staff.  The following list shows the major research areas and key researchers of the Discipline.  Further information can be obtained by clicking on the link to the web page of the staff member concerned.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Bio-effects of ultrasound - Dr Gil Vella
Biological effects of non-ionising radiation - Dr Gil Vella
Brainstem control of respiration - Dr Ron Balnave
Neural control mechanisms of respiration - Dr Ron Balnave
Skeletal biology/anatomy - Dr Ann Murphy 

Microbiology

Helicobacter pylori infections - Dr Elizabeth Hegedus
Medical microbiology - Dr Elizabeth Hegedus, Dr Gary Lee

Motor Control and Muscle Physiology

Video image analysis of postural and gait abnormalities - Dr John Burne
Muscle tremor - Dr John Burne
Neuromuscular fatigue - Dr Ron Balnave
Neural mechanisms underlying disability after stroke and spinal cord injury - Dr John Burne
Trunk muscle activity in response to vertebral column mobilisation - Dr Karen Ginn

Birth Defects, Carcinogenicity, Toxicity and Neoplasia

Studies on birth defects caused by common chemical agents - Dr Helen Ritchie, Dr Diana Oakes, Dr Tricia Woodman
Design and mechanism of action of metal-based anticancer drugs - Dr Fazlul Huq
Molecular mechanism of toxicity and carcinogenicity - Dr Fazlul Huq, Dr Helen Ritchie, Dr Diana Oakes, Dr Tricia Woodman
The role of Hox genes in the determination of malformations induced by vitamin A - Dr Helen Ritchie
Integrating mutation data and structural analysis of the p53 tumour-suppressor protein - Dr Laura Batmanian - Dr Catherine Willis
Studies on pre-eclampsia - Dr Catherine Willis

Shoulder

Shoulder muscle activity and co-ordination during shoulder exercises - Dr Karen Ginn
Exercise therapy for the treatment of shoulder dysfunction - Dr Karen Ginn
The throwing shoulder - Dr Karen Ginn
Shoulder muscle activity and co-ordination during the kayak stroke - Dr Karen Ginn
Shoulder pain in cricketers - Dr Karen Ginn
Passive joint mobilisation for the treatment of the painful, stiff shoulder - Dr Karen Ginn
Passive joint mobilisation following rotator cuff repair - Dr Karen Ginn

Vision

Binocular vision - Dr Alan Freeman
Functional properties of visual cortex - Dr Alan Freeman

Teaching and Learning

Computer assisted learning - Dr Laura Batmanian, Dr Peter Knight, Dr Jennifer Lingard, Dr Gil Vella
Distance education and independent learning - Dr Laura Batmanian, Dr Peter Knight, Dr Jennifer Lingard, Dr Gil Vella
First year university experience - Dr Laura Batmanian, Dr Peter Knight,
Problem-based learning - Dr Laura Batmanian, Dr Peter Knight, Dr Jennifer Lingard, Dr Gil Vella
Computer based assessment - Dr Laura Batmanian, Dr Peter Knight, Dr Jennifer Lingard, Dr Gil Vella

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