Virtual Biomedical Science BSc Mini Taster Lecture

Join us at 4pm on the 25th of November to get an insight into Biomedical Sciences and learn more about the teaching and research available at St George's, University of London.

This virtual event will give you the opportunity to experience a taster lecture delivered by Dr David Gillott, Senior Lecturer on the Biomedical Science BSc course at St George's. The lecture will provide an overview of the structure of the heart and an explanation on basic cardiac functions. The systemic and pulmonary circulation are outlined, along with electrical conduction through the heart, the ECG and heart sounds.

This taster lecture will be followed by an information session involving staff and students on the Biomedical Science BSc course, giving you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Speaker Bio

Dr David Gillott obtained his PhD in reproductive physiology and cancer at St Bartholomew’s medical school in 1998, before taking up a post-doctoral position at the University of Minnesota, USA. He later returned to Bart’s to pursue research into infertility, before working in the private sector as a health care provider.

Dr Gillott is a senior lecturer at St George’s and head of the physiology section in the Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education. His teaching mainly focusses on reproduction but includes some cardiovascular physiology. He regards all his teaching as a matter of the heart.

Host or Publisher St George's, University of London