Cellule staminali e medicina rigenerativa

The aim of the course is to provide students with the broadest and most integrated framework of
biological processes underlying the development and differentiation of different tissues and the
comprehension of the pathophysiological aspects of some of the most common genetic and non-
genetic diseases. This teaching also provides for a broad knowledge of the basic approaches to
Regenerative Medicine such as Gene and Cell Therapy. The goal is to train students on recent
discoveries in this area and implement their communication and critical skills.

At the end of the course, the student will have learned 1) the main and most well-known molecular
mechanisms underlying the differentiation of a tissue 2) the pathophysiological mechanisms
underlying the most common genetic and not genetic diseases 3) the characteristics and potency of
stem cells and the use of an integrated approach among cellular, genetic and pharmacological
approach in the treatment of human pathologies.