Elective in Biotechnology Biomed 680

Course Leader: Michael Lysaght

Course Location: Research and Design companies in the Greater Boston area*

When Offered:     All year

Maximum Students per Rotation: One per site

Duration of Rotation: 4-8 weeks

Type of Rotation: Technology and Research Project

Prerequisites: The student must meet with the University General Counsel’s office regarding conflict of interest issues

Criteria for Passing: Varies according to site. Example: Completion of the literature search, the patent search and development of written recommendations based on this research. Satisfactory evaluations.

Criteria for Honors: Varies according to site. Example: Well-researched,  intelligent recommendations and outstanding evaluations

Competencies: Ability III-Using Basic Science in the Practice of Medicine – intermediate or advanced level. Research papers: Ability V: Lifelong Learning-intermediate or advanced. Research articles submitted for publication

Number of Hrs/Wk of Classroom /Discussion: 50 Hours - Research

Number of Nights On call per Week: None

Planned Independent Projects for Students: Assigned written projects

Description: The course is designed to teach the understanding of informatics as applied to clinical experimentation as well as the development of and refining of research skills. The student will also learn the sophisticated use of computer programs to analyze data.

Also see: http://www.elective.brownbiotech.org

*Additional information on sites is available in the clerkship office