Development of an E-learning Platform for Storage, Simulation and Online Experimentation of Models of Physiological Processes

The physiological phenomena are the result of complex interactions between several components in wider biological scales, which is challenging, for the human eye, to understand. Consequently, in biomedical engineering, given the massive amount of contexts and different areas to integrate, comes often the need for teaching approaches and resources out of the traditional scenario. Currently, there is an increasing growth of computer-based instructions and it is already known numerous of its advantages. This multimedia learning, in addition to take a leading role in the demonstration of complex physiological processes and simulation of biological settings, can also save learning time and make tuition more motivating. In the last few years, e-learning platforms have increased attractiveness, appearing several alternatives, such as theoretical approaches based on multimedia resources, computational modeling tools and virtual/remote laboratories. This work intends to present an online platform that applies the features stated above to specific scientific papers and perform a critical review to its content. The platform must store all these data and interact with the user through a web-based interface.