Discipline of Biomedical Science
The Discipline of Biomedical Science, a Discipline within the School of Medical Sciences, is located on the Cumberland Campus at Lidcombe. The Discipline provides units of study in anatomy, physiology and other sciences for the majority of the undergraduate and some of the postgraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Around 2600 hours of teaching per year is undertaken in the Discipline´s teaching laboratories.
Latest news
PhD graduations from the Discipline of Biomedical Science
Congratulations to Fehmida Fasim PhD and Paul Tawadros PhD from the Discipline of Biomedical Science who graduated on Friday, 11th May 2012. Follow the link to read about their PhD research.
2012 Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching and Learning
The Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy teaching team comprised of Assoc Prof Leslie Nicholson (Discipline of Biomedical Science), Dr Debra Shirley, Dr Rob Boland, Dr Trudy Rebbeck and Peter Colagiuri were awarded the 2012 Vice Chancellor's Award for the support of the student experience.
Australian Rheumatology Association - Best Presentation and Best Poster Award
Verity Pacey is a PhD candidate in the Discipline of Biomedical Science at the Sydney Medical School and a Senior Physiotherapist at The Children's Hospital Westmead. Verity is researching heritable disorders of connective tissue - in particular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility type III) and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.
Students Dissect in the Anatomy Lab
Ten students enrolled in EXSS and PT devoted much of their holiday time to take part in the annual student dissection competition held in the anatomy lab over the summer break of 2011/2012.
Biomed staff involvement in Brain Awareness Week
As part of Brain Awareness Week, Biomedical Science staff visited Condell Park High School and the Australian Museum. Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is held in March every year.