Part 1: Model Systems
Understand and recognise the complexities and advantages/disadvantages of different research methods including in silico computer modelling, in vitro lab studies and in vivo human studies.
Skills Series
Series 2: Fundamentals of Research
Developed in partnership with researchers at the University of Aberdeen, the second of our Skills Series covers the fundamentals of research into the gut microbiota including the various study designs used in the field.
Part 2: Human Studies
Medical and food studies in humans share strict ethical guidelines, which vary by country but share common principles. These rules prioritize the protection of participants from harm and ensure that study tasks are necessary and valuable.