@0:39 wait, I didn't know that! I am happy that you have moved on to more suitable research team now! @3:00 interesting to see the Dutch collection, the language is interesting! @4:19 we all are :) @5:00 I do the same with writing on torn labels @7:35 I keep my high school notes in my home in HK, so hard to let go of notes that I used to spend so much time crying on! @8:00 Aww.... this is good motivation! Bon courage, Kevin! @8:38 I can read your handwriting, it is very clear! I generally find the handwriting of European students hard to follow. Thanks for sharing the reading list, as I have to move between countries, I don't buy physical books anymore. I either have e-book or I borrow from the library (but here we don't have good English book collection!). I am envious of your nice bookshelf!
:D thanks for watching, Vera! Yes, we all are :D and I really did my best with the handwriting there haha. Others complain a lot! I can't help it, sometimes I really prefer the physical thing... but right now most of my reading is done on EndNote ;)
It sure is! To be honest, I don't have that much time myself now because of all the work for my PhD. I'm looking forward to a calmer period again so I can pick back up on books!
@@Biomeducated yeah I presumed that because it's been a "long" time since your last video ! Good luck with your work ;) And thank you for all the videos you made, you're like a messiah ahah
Very important question indeed, my friend! The 3 Nanobody PhD dissertations I haven't read because I already read the papers of my ex-colleagues and have repeatedly been exposed to their work in the past. The cancer chronicles I have read recently during my commute to work on the train (1h/day total). It was really captivating the book, so much as I considered getting off at the next stop ;) The handbooks. 1) 'Instrumental analysis' I barely touched (hence I don't put a link in the description, as I don't want to promote what I don't know. 2) 'Human anatomy' I used side-by-side with the course notes, so I know this book. 3) Molecular Cell Biology: used it additionally to the course notes, but as I mentioned, nowadays if I have to check back on some mechanisms, it's faster and more visual/comprehensible to pick that book up and go to the index for instance!. 4) 'Immunobiology': our immuno course was practically composed of only the pictures from that specific book, so I know it IS A GOOD BOOK. I have reread loose chapters, again, when I needed reminders (because I studied these basics back in 2008! ;)). Pop Science. 1) The Food Hourglass by Kris Verburgh I have read thoroughly. I haven't linked to it because, although I enjoyed his concepts and perspectives, he also received a lot of critique and you know food science is often contradictory, perhaps more so than other biomedical areas, BUT I feel microbiome research which is HOT TOPIC right now, will clear up a lot on this branch!. ' 2) We are our brain by D. Swaab I have read fully also, and it's a good one to get introduced to neuroscience, and is written for the general public! Other: the medicine dictionary: didn't read of course, because who actually READS a dictionary ;) the same for the pharmaceutical compendium. The Drug book I reference to I did read. Cool to know when and in what context certain molecules and classes of pharmaceuticals were discovered! And all my courses of course were studied very deeply, so these have been read and reread! ;) I get your point. Many people have books on their shelf, but haven't read them. And I am guilty as well, at least for a a few of those outside of biomedical research/science. (I think the Japanese have a term for this: Tsundoku, www.openculture.com/2018/07/tsundoku.html). As I will take you through the rest of my books I will point out which ones I still have to read. So stay tuned for the next part! ;)
@@rakshithm1257 Haha, no offense taken bro! But I still felt like I needed to highlight this because it is true as you mention it. Many people will promote stuff they never even experienced themselves...and guess what, these are NOT affiliate links, so I'm not biased ;) I will be considering to one day perhaps make these links affiliates, and if that ever happens I will keep my integrity and only promote stuff that I really think is worthwhile! Peace my friend!
I would recommend the Emperor of All Maladies! I think it is similar to The Cancer Chronicles, so I'm not sure if it's worth it to read both, but it is one of my favorite books :). Also, I really like The Breakthrough by Charles Graeber, which is about the history of immunotherapy. Obviously, the books are a bit outdated as the field is rapidly expanding, but still a great read!
Thanks so much, Anton! 'Emperor' was already on my to read list for sure (but lacking some time now ;)). I will check the other one as well in due time. Thanks for recommending ;)
Hi Kevin! That book in Dutch that you show is the same as The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones.. right? Is it easy to read for the general public? It would be very interesting to read about to history of different drugs. I found the audiobook version of the Cancer chronicles in the local library and started listening to it right away. Do you like listening to science books (if available) instead of reading them? Just curious.
Hi Pitkamatka, it most likely is that book yes :D indeed very easy to read, it's meant for the general public. It's discussed chronologically. I have listened to books in the past, but not per se science related. I think most pop science books will be good for audio, but of course not textbooks for students or something. That would be hard to translate into an audio book. Imagine someone describing the molecular structure of serotonin haha
This depends if you want to work in a hospital or not. At least in the UK, to work as a biomedical scientist, you need accreditation to work for the NHS. It's not necessary however to go into research or industry. Make sure to check a) the requirements, legally, within your own country, and b) if you pick a biomed course, check if it is accredited or not because this can differ per university!
Hi buddy, my first attempt was at age 22 (in 2012), then didn't make the big money scholarship, went into biotech at age 24. Started my current PhD program at age 29! ;)
@@subscriberephemere2328 I was on a start-up scholarship from september 2012 to december 2013. Had to get 'the big funding', but didn't make it. Then 1 month on unemployment. Next another 3 months on the professor's own budget to run up towards another scholarship (but had 6% success rate), so I didn't like those odds and looked for a job in industry. Started in april 2014, stopped december 2018. And now we're here :)
@@Biomeducated when you worked in the industry, what is the percentage of reflexion in your work ? I mean did it consist mainly in following protocols or.. ?
Yes, indeed. Depending on the size of the company you will either start to set standards (start-up or smaller company), or you will enter and follow them (larger companies, often more rigid and more standard operating procedures in place, etc...)
4:24 Listing (almost) ALL my Biomedical Science courses over 5 years!
For all you students out there, check it out!
@0:39 wait, I didn't know that! I am happy that you have moved on to more suitable research team now!
@3:00 interesting to see the Dutch collection, the language is interesting!
@4:19 we all are :)
@5:00 I do the same with writing on torn labels
@7:35 I keep my high school notes in my home in HK, so hard to let go of notes that I used to spend so much time crying on!
@8:00 Aww.... this is good motivation! Bon courage, Kevin!
@8:38 I can read your handwriting, it is very clear! I generally find the handwriting of European students hard to follow.
Thanks for sharing the reading list, as I have to move between countries, I don't buy physical books anymore. I either have e-book or I borrow from the library (but here we don't have good English book collection!). I am envious of your nice bookshelf!
:D thanks for watching, Vera! Yes, we all are :D
and I really did my best with the handwriting there haha. Others complain a lot!
I can't help it, sometimes I really prefer the physical thing... but right now most of my reading is done on EndNote ;)
I'm in third year of my biomedical sciences bachelor in belgium and I decided to give myself some time to read more books , it's so important
It sure is! To be honest, I don't have that much time myself now because of all the work for my PhD. I'm looking forward to a calmer period again so I can pick back up on books!
@@Biomeducated
yeah I presumed that because it's been a "long" time since your last video !
Good luck with your work ;)
And thank you for all the videos you made, you're like a messiah ahah
I know! And thanks!
Haha, a messiah :D just trying to instill extra excitement/passion for like-minded people on biomed(ical research) ;)
Great video. I was thinking of getting janeway’s immuno biology . I was told it’s a good one. Stay well and safe 👍
Yes it is really a good one! Hope you're doing well also, and that the studying is still feasible to combine with family life!
Important question is have you read all of them?
Very important question indeed, my friend!
The 3 Nanobody PhD dissertations I haven't read because I already read the papers of my ex-colleagues and have repeatedly been exposed to their work in the past.
The cancer chronicles I have read recently during my commute to work on the train (1h/day total). It was really captivating the book, so much as I considered getting off at the next stop ;)
The handbooks. 1) 'Instrumental analysis' I barely touched (hence I don't put a link in the description, as I don't want to promote what I don't know. 2) 'Human anatomy' I used side-by-side with the course notes, so I know this book. 3) Molecular Cell Biology: used it additionally to the course notes, but as I mentioned, nowadays if I have to check back on some mechanisms, it's faster and more visual/comprehensible to pick that book up and go to the index for instance!. 4) 'Immunobiology': our immuno course was practically composed of only the pictures from that specific book, so I know it IS A GOOD BOOK. I have reread loose chapters, again, when I needed reminders (because I studied these basics back in 2008! ;)).
Pop Science. 1) The Food Hourglass by Kris Verburgh I have read thoroughly. I haven't linked to it because, although I enjoyed his concepts and perspectives, he also received a lot of critique and you know food science is often contradictory, perhaps more so than other biomedical areas, BUT I feel microbiome research which is HOT TOPIC right now, will clear up a lot on this branch!. ' 2) We are our brain by D. Swaab I have read fully also, and it's a good one to get introduced to neuroscience, and is written for the general public!
Other: the medicine dictionary: didn't read of course, because who actually READS a dictionary ;) the same for the pharmaceutical compendium. The Drug book I reference to I did read. Cool to know when and in what context certain molecules and classes of pharmaceuticals were discovered!
And all my courses of course were studied very deeply, so these have been read and reread! ;)
I get your point. Many people have books on their shelf, but haven't read them. And I am guilty as well, at least for a a few of those outside of biomedical research/science. (I think the Japanese have a term for this: Tsundoku, www.openculture.com/2018/07/tsundoku.html). As I will take you through the rest of my books I will point out which ones I still have to read. So stay tuned for the next part! ;)
@@Biomeducated I meant it as a joke brother. No offense!
@@rakshithm1257 Haha, no offense taken bro! But I still felt like I needed to highlight this because it is true as you mention it. Many people will promote stuff they never even experienced themselves...and guess what, these are NOT affiliate links, so I'm not biased ;) I will be considering to one day perhaps make these links affiliates, and if that ever happens I will keep my integrity and only promote stuff that I really think is worthwhile! Peace my friend!
Wow, two videos in three days!!
Yeah! Next week will also be feasible to release ;)
@@Biomeducated That's great, I look forward to them! ;)
I would recommend the Emperor of All Maladies! I think it is similar to The Cancer Chronicles, so I'm not sure if it's worth it to read both, but it is one of my favorite books :). Also, I really like The Breakthrough by Charles Graeber, which is about the history of immunotherapy. Obviously, the books are a bit outdated as the field is rapidly expanding, but still a great read!
Thanks so much, Anton! 'Emperor' was already on my to read list for sure (but lacking some time now ;)). I will check the other one as well in due time. Thanks for recommending ;)
Hey great collection.. i also did my bachelor's in Biomedical science .
Hi there! Nice :D Hope you are well on your way to getting the career you want! ;)
Hi Kevin! That book in Dutch that you show is the same as The Drug Book: From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones.. right? Is it easy to read for the general public? It would be very interesting to read about to history of different drugs. I found the audiobook version of the Cancer chronicles in the local library and started listening to it right away. Do you like listening to science books (if available) instead of reading them? Just curious.
Hi Pitkamatka, it most likely is that book yes :D indeed very easy to read, it's meant for the general public. It's discussed chronologically. I have listened to books in the past, but not per se science related. I think most pop science books will be good for audio, but of course not textbooks for students or something. That would be hard to translate into an audio book. Imagine someone describing the molecular structure of serotonin haha
Thanks for share 😊
You're very welcome!
And welcome to the channel by the way! ;)
Hello, can you give us your book " molecular cell..." ❤️
Haha "give" :D Sorry, but this one needs to stay on my bookshelves :p
does biomedical science degree need to be accredited ?
This depends if you want to work in a hospital or not. At least in the UK, to work as a biomedical scientist, you need accreditation to work for the NHS. It's not necessary however to go into research or industry. Make sure to check a) the requirements, legally, within your own country, and b) if you pick a biomed course, check if it is accredited or not because this can differ per university!
Hey, I want to be connected with you so that I can ask any of my doubt. Do you have any fb or insta...
@@ravishah5429 facebook.com/biomedmaster ;) you can send me messages there
Love you
You too! Thanks for watching! ;)
Nice mate , can I ask what age did you start your PhD ?
Hi buddy, my first attempt was at age 22 (in 2012), then didn't make the big money scholarship, went into biotech at age 24.
Started my current PhD program at age 29! ;)
@@Biomeducated what did you do between 22 and 24 years old ?
@@subscriberephemere2328 I was on a start-up scholarship from september 2012 to december 2013. Had to get 'the big funding', but didn't make it. Then 1 month on unemployment. Next another 3 months on the professor's own budget to run up towards another scholarship (but had 6% success rate), so I didn't like those odds and looked for a job in industry. Started in april 2014, stopped december 2018. And now we're here :)
@@Biomeducated when you worked in the industry, what is the percentage of reflexion in your work ? I mean did it consist mainly in following protocols or.. ?
Yes, indeed. Depending on the size of the company you will either start to set standards (start-up or smaller company), or you will enter and follow them (larger companies, often more rigid and more standard operating procedures in place, etc...)