MRes Biomedical Research (Microbiome in Health and Disease)

Imperial College London

Course overview:Explore multidisciplinary approaches to understanding the gut microbiome on this Master's course, a specialist stream of the MRes in Biomedical Research. You'll receive research training in microbiome biology, nutrition, hepatology and microbial signalling, and analytical technologies. Through laboratory-based research, you'll learn to exercise critical scientific thought to interpret results. This stream will help you build familiarity with writing grant applications and improve your writing, presenting and communication skills when defining research reports. You'll also consider the development of new targets for disease prevention and treatment, and apply your expertise across two research projects.Is this stream for you?The microbiome stream is aimed at students with a biochemical, microbiological or biological background interested in pursuing further education in microbiome and nutrition in health and disease, understanding fundamental mechanisms behind disease processes and developing therapeutic targets.It is also for students with a clinical background interested in understanding microbiome in clinical research.This stream is delivered by the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction.