Biology of Disease

Nessar Ahmed, Maureen Dawson, and Chris Smith all teach the biomedical science course at Manchester Metropolitan University. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Health Professions Council. Ed Woodhas many years teaching experience in the biological sciences at the University of Leeds

• 1. The Nature and Investigation of Diseases 2. Pathogens and Virulence 3. Infectious Diseases and Treatments 4. The Immune System 5. Disorders of the Immune System 6. Transfusion and Transplantation 7. Disorders of the Endocrine System 8. Disorders of Water, Electrolytes and Urate Balances 9. Disorders of Acid-Base Balance 10. Diet and Disease 11. Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas, Liver and Gall Bladder 12. Toxicology 13. Disorders of the Blood 14. Disease of the Cardiovascular System 15. Genetic Diseases 16. Membrane, Organelle and Cytoskeletal Disorders 17. Cancer 18. Ageing & Disease. Case Study DiscussionsAnswers to Questions

"Overall, the book is an excellent introduction to the subject of pathology, disease and laboratory diagnostics, which would be ideal for undergraduate students on biomedical science and related degrees." - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2007