CIHAN UNIVERSITY-ERBIL
College of Applied Sciences
Department of Biomedical Sciences
“Quality Education. Lifesaving Outcomes”
“Quality Education. Lifesaving Outcomes”
The study of how diseases originate and develop at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels. This includes investigating the mechanisms by which pathogens (like viruses, bacteria, Fungi, ...) or genetic mutations cause illness.
The application of science to identify the nature of a disease or condition. This involves conducting laboratory tests (on blood, tissue, and fluids), using advanced imaging, and analyzing biomarkers to accurately inform clinical decisions.
The critical process of converting fundamental scientific discoveries (from the "bench") into practical applications (at the "bedside") that directly improve human health and clinical outcomes.
The core focus on the structure and function of biological macromolecules like DNA, RNA, and proteins, and how they interact to regulate cellular processes in both health and disease.
The detailed investigation of the body's immune system, including its components, functions, and role in defending against infectious agents, as well as its involvement in conditions like autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer.
The application of science towards the treatment or remediation of a disease or health problem. This encompasses everything from developing new drugs and gene therapies to surgical techniques and regenerative medicine.