Advanced techniques in medical biotechnology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
A hands-on course designed to improve familiarity with basic techniques and new state-of-the-art methods currently used by biotechnology applied to medicine. Any knowledge required for understanding these methods will be given to the students.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to: Understand the basic theoretical aspects of gene technology; Understand the application and processes of biotechnology; Competently perform advanced molecular biological techniques.
Lesson period: Third trimester
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
Third trimester
Course syllabus
Molecular biology:
In general, this part of the course will discuss how molecular biology can help in the identification of useful therapeutic approaches tailored for a single patient or a cohort of patients. Further, we will briefly recap therapeutic approaches that exploit novel technologies of molecular biology. Eventually, we will analyze main molecular therapies affecting RNA.
Obstetrics and gynecology:
The application of human reproductive technology and biotechnologies for the study of placental functions and fetal growth.
Biology:
The concept of "personalized medicine" and the impact that our enhanced understanding of genetics has on modern medicine.
The use of model organisms to functionally validate gene mutations; particular attention will be given to zebrafish (Danio rerio).
Biochemistry:
The rapidly emerging field of metabolomics: its importance and applications with particular attention to lipidomics.
The use of web tools for protein-protein interaction and pathways analysis (bioinformatics laboratory).
In general, this part of the course will discuss how molecular biology can help in the identification of useful therapeutic approaches tailored for a single patient or a cohort of patients. Further, we will briefly recap therapeutic approaches that exploit novel technologies of molecular biology. Eventually, we will analyze main molecular therapies affecting RNA.
Obstetrics and gynecology:
The application of human reproductive technology and biotechnologies for the study of placental functions and fetal growth.
Biology:
The concept of "personalized medicine" and the impact that our enhanced understanding of genetics has on modern medicine.
The use of model organisms to functionally validate gene mutations; particular attention will be given to zebrafish (Danio rerio).
Biochemistry:
The rapidly emerging field of metabolomics: its importance and applications with particular attention to lipidomics.
The use of web tools for protein-protein interaction and pathways analysis (bioinformatics laboratory).
Prerequisites for admission
This is an advanced course of molecular biology and genetics that also integrates aspects of biochemistry, cell biology and bioinformatics. Students should have a basic background (undergraduate level) in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics.
Teaching methods
The professors will use the following teaching methods: 1) frontal lessons supported by visual means (powerpoint presentation and short video); 2)use of conceptual maps provided by the professor ; 3) reading scientific articles; 4) practical activities under the guidance of the professor during the teaching hours. Usage of opensource video. The teaching materials (i.e. scientific articles, powerpoint presentation ) will be available on Ariel platform of the course.
Teaching Resources
A website dedicated to the course will contain all the presentations and a selection oreview articles.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students' evaluation will be assessed through an oral exam regarding a project work based on the integration of various subjects. The final mark will take into account the capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out, the quality of exposure, the competence in the use of specialized vocabulary and specificity.
Biochemistry
BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 14 hours
Professors:
Battaglia Cristina, Viani Paola
Shifts:
Biology
BIO/13 - EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 14 hours
Professors:
Marozzi Anna, Pistocchi Anna Silvia
Shifts:
Molecular biology
BIO/11 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 7 hours
Professor:
Landsberger Nicoletta
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Landsberger Nicoletta
Obstetrics and gynecology
MED/40 - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 7 hours
Professor:
Mando' Chiara
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Mando' ChiaraProfessor(s)
Reception:
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