Maureen Dawson – författare

This text is comprehensive, user-friendly handbook that will guide students through the full range of written and spoken communication skills that are demanded by today's biosciences courses. The book also offers a valuable refresher for postgraduate students who wish to review or expand their proficiency in these areas. This book will provide the student with practical advice on how best to communicate scientific material to different audiences including their peers, their tutors and to non-scientists. Key Features: Highly accessible, confidence-building, student-friendly guideProvides comprehensive coverage of the complete range of presentation skills needed by studentsCovers essay writing, practical reports, dissertations, projects and presenting in individual, group and poster presentation settingsOffers advice on how to avoid common errors including plagiarism using 'what not to do' boxes throughout the textIncludes practical advice on how best to communicate scientific material to different audiences e.g. undergraduates, tutors and non-scientists

There have been a number of significant changes in transfusion science in the last five to ten years and this second edition of Transfusion Science covers these in some detail.* A new chapter introduces readers to the current applications of emerging techniques in transfusion science.* Platelet immune disorders and haemolytic anaemias are now covered.* The need for leucodepletion and methods for pathogen reduction are described.* The latest nomenclature for blood group genes has been adopted.* Current practice in blood group serology is reviewed.* Recent legislative changes for quality assurance in transfusion in the UK are now also covered.Case studies and colour photographs are now provided to illustrate concepts and to aid understanding, and a revised series of self-assessment questions and learning outcomes are also provided.An understanding of transfusion science is vital for all biomedical science students. Transfusion Science, second edition, explains all the basic principles alongside descriptions of the applications now possible as a result of modern analytical techniques. This book is essential reading for all students studying courses on transfusion and transplantation.