Molecular Pathology and Parasitology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
Aim of the course is to provide students with instruments to understand the molecular bases of animal cancer, metabolic and parasitic diseases, and how they may be used as model for human counterparts
Students will learn how to link molecular modifications with diagnostics.
Students will learn how to link molecular modifications with diagnostics.
Expected learning outcomes
The students are also expected to gain knowledge and acquire experience on the contribution of the conventional and unconventional animal models for a better understanding and control of parasitic diseases mechanisms and effects
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
ANIMAL MODELS AND PARASITIC DISEASES
1. Drug targets of parasites - insights from genome mining and animal models
2. Unconventional AMs parasitic and vector-borne diseases
3. Animal models for GI nematodes
4. Spontaneous and experimental parasitic diseases of lab rodents
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
1. The molecular bases of cancer: tumor suppressors and oncogenes (6h)
2. Metastasis (4h)
3. Cancer cachexia (2h)
4. Immunity and tumor escape mechanisms (2h)
5. Workshop (4h)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
1. Physiopathology of adipose tissue: Metabolic syndrome in farm animals (8h)
2. Diabetes and animal models for diabetes and metabolic system (4h)
3. Liver Physiopathology in humans and animals models (2h)
4. Physiopathology of blood system: (2 h)
5. Blood cancer: lymphomas and leukemias (2h)
1. Drug targets of parasites - insights from genome mining and animal models
2. Unconventional AMs parasitic and vector-borne diseases
3. Animal models for GI nematodes
4. Spontaneous and experimental parasitic diseases of lab rodents
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
1. The molecular bases of cancer: tumor suppressors and oncogenes (6h)
2. Metastasis (4h)
3. Cancer cachexia (2h)
4. Immunity and tumor escape mechanisms (2h)
5. Workshop (4h)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
1. Physiopathology of adipose tissue: Metabolic syndrome in farm animals (8h)
2. Diabetes and animal models for diabetes and metabolic system (4h)
3. Liver Physiopathology in humans and animals models (2h)
4. Physiopathology of blood system: (2 h)
5. Blood cancer: lymphomas and leukemias (2h)
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of cell biology, Biochemistry, molecular biology, and general pathology.
Teaching methods
Frontal teaching and Seminars
Teaching Resources
Printouts of the slides provided by the teachers
Assessment methods and Criteria
The course exam will be written, and includes multiple-choice questions (only one answer correct and 3 options to choose from), tables to fill in, lists, and other similar and open-ended questions.
Instructions on the conduct of the exam, date, and time will be communicated at the beginning of the course, will be available on the Ariel website, and if necessary or required, sent via email to student representatives. The questions will all be drawn exclusively from the course materials provided by the lecturers. The exam will consist of a congruent number of questions and score such that the entire range of grades related to passing the exam from 18 to 30 cum laude will be allowed.
Instructions on the conduct of the exam, date, and time will be communicated at the beginning of the course, will be available on the Ariel website, and if necessary or required, sent via email to student representatives. The questions will all be drawn exclusively from the course materials provided by the lecturers. The exam will consist of a congruent number of questions and score such that the entire range of grades related to passing the exam from 18 to 30 cum laude will be allowed.
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY - University credits: 6
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 2
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 2
Lessons: 48 hours
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
After scheduling via mail
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences- Room 172
Reception:
upon appointment
Via dell'Università 6, Lodi
Reception:
Wednesday 11.00-12.00
DIVAS - - Lodi Via Dell'Università 6