what does biomedical scientists mean and how does it work .

Question: what does biomedical scientists mean and how does it work .

Asked by bethanie to Keith on 18 Jun 2010 in Categories: Scientist.
- Keith Brain answered on 18 Jun 2010:
  
  A biomedical scientists uses basic tools of science – some combination of physics, chemistry, mathematics, biochemistry, engineering – to try to solve problems in biology. For example, there are lots of biomedical scientists who look at how genes (the basic recipe book inside all our cells), and changes in our genes, affect how our bodies and our cells work.
  
  Most universities now have degrees in “Biomedical Science” or “Biochemistry” – and many scientists get their initial training through these courses. Others will start off in chemistry or physics or engineering (for the first 3 years), then undertake some training in biology (while doing research). Others will do medicine (training to be a doctor) then go back to doing some basic laboratory science tackling medical problems. So, there are lots of routes into biomedical research.

Question: what does biomedical scientists mean and how does it work .