Molecular Genetics and Animal Models

Molecular genetics and Animal models integrated course with Molecular Genetics and applications in domestic animals Unit aims to provide students with the theoretical foundations, scope and molecular genetic techniques applied to domestic animal breeding and selection . It also addresses some specific aspects relating to the genetic standardization of animals for experimental use. The Laboratory Animal Breeding unit provides the basis supplying the basic knowledge of the management procedures in laboratory animals. The course will provide basic knowledge on animal welfare in the studied species too.

Students will acquire basic information regarding the management of laboratory animals in the technical-managerial, environmental and with aspects of biology respecting the welfare standards in force at European level. To achieve this goal, in addition to lectures, it is planned to carry out exercises at research facilities in the sector and at specialized centers for the breeding of laboratory animals. Students will consolidate their knowledge of genetics and will acquire specific information about the genetic principles and techniques underlying breeding, selection, and diagnostic in domestic and laboratory animals with a molecular genetic approach. To achieve these objectives, in addition to lectures, molecular genetics exercises and practical seminars are planned at facilities of the University of Milan, as well as in other centers of excellence of the territory.