Cellular and Molecular Pathology
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
To perform an in-depth cellular and molecular analysis of the bases of disease. Selected topics (see below) will be the subject of study, and presentation of recent articles will follow a general introduction for each of them.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will know and understand the cell and molecular mechanisms underpinning the major pathological processes and will have the bases to autonomously develop research projects aimed at identifying novel pathogenetic mechanisms and developing new potential therapeutic strategies. The student will be also competent in reading and critically analyzing scientific articles in the field, as well as in communicating scientific data through slide-assisted oral presentations.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Analysis of review and original articles dealing with topics related to cell damage, and its impact on disease:
Apoptosis, other forms of cell death. Cell aging. Inflammation. Cell proliferation. Cancer. Genetic diseases
Apoptosis, other forms of cell death. Cell aging. Inflammation. Cell proliferation. Cancer. Genetic diseases
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites.
Teaching methods
Lectures (with slides); discussion/journal clubs of scientific articles regarding the program topics
Teaching Resources
Slides of the lectures; scientific articles regarding the program topics
http://users.unimi.it/minucci/didattica.htm
http://users.unimi.it/minucci/didattica.htm
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exams (Open questions, 90 minuts of time length) to evaluate acquired knowledge and understanding on the topic. Results will be notified by e-mail with possibility to discuss them with the teacher. Students will have the opportunitty to present, on a voluntary basis, one or more articles regarding the program topics during the ordinary lessons, with the help of the teacher and in small working groups. This activity will be taken into account for the final evaluation.
MED/04 - EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Gandellini Paolo, Minucci Saverio
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
to be agreed by e-mail
Dept. Biosciences, floor 7, tower B