Double Blind Trials
These activities demonstrate how double blind trials are run, explaining what a placebo is and how the placebo effect works, how bias is removed as far as possible and how participants and trial medicines are randomised. Curriculum Links KS3: Science KS4: Biology SQA Access, Intermediate and Higher: Biology Key words double-blind trials observer bias placebo effect placebo randomisation clinical trials designing a fair trial Activities Placebo Ef…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/double-blind-trials/
New Vaccines
These activities introduce the concept of vaccination and why it only protects the population if most people are vaccinated. They show how early vaccination was tested and discuss the role of informed consent in Clinical Research. Pupils learn about the process of developing a new vaccine. Curriculum Links KS3 Science KS3 Citizenship KS3 History KS4 Science KS4 Citizenship AS/A2 Level Chemistry AS/A2 Level Biology SQA (5-14): Environmental Studie…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/new-vaccines/
Our aims
…n educational sessions in the Centre of the Cell STEM Pod supported by workshops, mentoring and revision programmes, online resources and volunteering opportunities. Our website was launched in March 2007 and the Centre opened in September 2009. Centre of the Cell’s aims are to: Inspire the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals Stimulate interest, excitement and dialogue about biomedical research Raise aspirations, especially…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/about-us/our-aims/
Neuron Pod enquiries
…If you are interested in booking Neuron Pod, please complete and submit the online enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can contact us on +44 (0)20 7882 2562 or info@centreofthecell.org….
https://www.centreofthecell.org/what-we-do/neuron-pod/enquiries/
Data Protection and Privacy Policy
…If you would like to know how we handle your personal data, please visit http://www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/governance/information-governance/data-protection/…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/data-protection-and-privacy-policy/
About Neuron Pod
…an additional multi-functional space for live science shows, hands-on workshops, experiments, debates, films and exhibitions. Neuron Pod is designed by the late Professor Will Alsop OBE RA at aLL Design, creator of STEM Pod and the surrounding Blizard Institute, which has won numerous design awards. Its design is inspired by images of a nerve cell, following on from the four pods inside the building that were inspired by other cells or molecules….
https://www.centreofthecell.org/what-we-do/neuron-pod/about-neuron-pod/
Science and Health Careers for Youth Members
This part of our blog is dedicated to content specifically for our Youth Members and any young people who are interested in science and healthcare careers. We’ll be sharing lots of advice and tips for university applications here and on our Instagram page. We’ll also be posting news for our Youth Members so remember to check out our posts below regularly. Guide to Writing a Personal Statement Revision Techniques and Tips Why did I join the YMS? J…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/youth-members/
Exploring your options at university – Healthcare
…eping up to date with new developments and research. You could become a specialist in a particular aspect of dentistry that you most enjoy. Specialist training pathways come in a wide variety and you could become a specialist dentist working with root canals, crowns, dentures or paediatrics. You could become a clinical tutor or a clinical lecturer at a dental school, teaching dental students how to treat patients and spending time in research. The…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/youth-members/exploring-your-options-at-university-healthcare/
Choosing the right university for you
by Safiya Zaloum & Charlotte Morgan, with contributions from Emma Elliott, Ashraya Harish, Lorena Lucioli & Carola Bigogno After you have decided what subject you want to study at university, the next step is to decide where to study. There are many factors to consider when choosing which universities to apply to; here we share those that we think are the most important to consider, based on our team members’ experiences. Course structure and con…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/youth-members/choosing-the-right-university-for-you/
A Guide to Assessments
By Ekpreet Sahota Assessments at university may seem quite daunting, but remember that all the skills you have acquired from doing coursework and exams during GCSEs and A-levels will have prepared you well! In this blog I will be telling you all about what type of assessments you can expect in a biomedical (or any other science-related) degree, as well as some tips. COURSEWORK Unlike an exam, you usually have several days or weeks to complete cou…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-biomedical-student/a-guide-to-assessments/