Seminar series on research methodology and practice

General Knowledge

By the end of this course students will be able to: -apply the basic principles of scientific methodology and research in the field of biomedical engineering -choose the best methodological approach in fit with their research BME goal -read crtitically a paper in the field and list its quality assets -design and conduct a suitable scoping or literature review as well as a focus group study -write a review paper -design and conduct of pilot tests and data collections -write a research paper -explain the issues behind conducting clinical research studies -discuss the related to BME research ethics and the ethical aspects of ΑΙ applcations in biomedicine -critically review and assess a past thesis -manage a research project -write their thesis

This is a preparatory core course before taking the MSc Thesis. The aim of the course is to provide students with the basic principles of scientific methodology and research in the field of biomedical engineering through the use of contemporary examples. Contents: the course material covers a wide range of methodological approaches in the field of biomedical engineering. Starting with the design, use and control of medical devices and biomedical products, the design and conduct of pilot tests, data collection and analysis, the writing of scientific and technical reports and the organization of “lab-to-market” procedures. In addition, related bioethics issues and concerns are also raised and discussed, along with the concept of innovation and entrepreneurship and the concept of regulatory mechanisms, standardization and patent submission. Detailed contents: Welcome, Introduction to the course, The BME research environment/ecosystem, Basics of research reports-plagiarism Basic elements of BME research I - how to read a paper Setting the scene: how to approach the study design Types of reviews. Scoping reviews, Quantitative and Qualitative research Basic elements of BME research II -how to write a paper Conducting clinical research studies examples; other general concerns and processes for conducting BME research (design and regulatory) Biomedical Research Ethics Ethical aspects of ΑΙ applcations in biomedicine Patient stratification strategies - research choices in using large data form reach but little utilised medical records BME research case studies in Computational Fluid Dynamics in internal flows; other emerging research topics in BME: developing the digital twin principals for prediction of heart and other organ performance in the future of patient specific treatment Writing the MSc Thesis - preparing the MSc Thesis proposal Visits to Research Centres, Digital Innovation Hubs and/or other sites? Project presentations/other assessment

research methodology, review, evaluation, research design

28-12-2023