Biomedical research

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Biomedical research involves thorough investigation of any matter related to the domain of living or biological systems. Usually biomedical denotes a greater stress on problems related to human health and diseases. Where some technology development is used, Biomedical engineering term is often used. Bioengineering has two wings: Biomedical Engineering (dealing more with the Biophysics), and Biotechnology (dealing more with the Biochemistry). However, this is only one of the many ways of dividing these disciplines. For example, biotechnology can, and often does refer to genetic engineering. Pharmaceuticals refers to more of the biochemistry and chemistry realm of research.

There are various ways to conduct biomedical research. In vivo experiments study the whole animal. Animal testing and the human phases of clinical trials are examples. Ex vivo experiments are done in cell culture or tissue culture. In vitro experiments involve techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry. In silico refers to computer simulations.