Nutritional Sciences
Doctoral programme (PhD)
A.Y. 2023/2024
Study area
Medicine and Healthcare
PhD Coordinator
The doctoral programme in Nutrition Sciences promotes integrated multidisciplinary and translational training to tackle physiological problems and pathological processes over the entire life cycle, from conception and pregnancy to geriatrics, with special reference to chronic-degenerative diseases, such as tumours, cardiovascular and neurological diseases related to lifestyle and particularly nutrition. The doctoral programme will also provide in-depth knowledge of animal nutrition and food safety with special reference to innovative nutritional strategies to improve foodstuffs that can be beneficial to human health.
Tutte le classi di laurea magistrale - All classes of master's degree
Dip. di Medicina Veterinaria e Scienze Animali - via dell'Università, 6 - 26900 Lodi
- Degree course coordinator: Federica Cheli
[email protected] - Main offices
Dip. di Medicina Veterinaria e Scienze Animali - via dell'Università, 6 - 26900 Lodi - Degree course website
http://sdsn.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/PreviewArea.aspx?name=Bandi
| Title | Professor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nutritional intervention related to Age-Related Macular Degeneration |
G. V. Zuccotti
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| Role of foods, food components and dietary patterns in the modulation of metabolic and functional activities: from mechanistic approaches to in vivo evidence | |
| An integrated nutraceutical/pharmacological approach for the treatment of iatrogenic obesity | |
| Immunonutrition and functional gastrointestinal disorders in early stage of life |
G.V. Zuccotti
|
| Nutraceuticals for the management of metabolic complications in obese children |
G.V. Zuccotti
|
| Levels of endocannabinoids, N-acylethanolamides, and oxylipins in human milk and their relationship with microbiota composition. |
P. Ciuffreda12490
|
| Alternative & innovative feed ingredients: nutrient analysis and characterization, nutrient-bioavailability-delivery, post-absorptive nutrient utilisation |
M. Tretola
|
| Innovative Feed and food evaluation systems |
M. J. Ranilla
|
| Molecular approaches to identify and quantify food allergens | |
| Molecular and functional studies to characterize new gluten free ingredients | |
| Chemical characteriztion of new ingredients for the development of functional foods |
M. Badea (Università di Brasov)
|
| Blood fatty acids as biomarkers of nutritional status and inflammation in chronic diseases | |
| Set up and Development of cell-based models for food and feed nutritional and functional characterization | |
| Study of a new school food service system |
C. M. Balzaretti
|
| Smart-delivery of healthy nutrients to patients with T1D | |
| Mechanisms of weight-loss of the novel anti-diabetic drugs | |
| Early nutrition and short, medium, long term health outcomes | |
| Potential biological effects of human milk as targeted intervention for prevention and therapy of neonatal comorbidities |
F. Mosca16819
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| Nutritional and lifestyle intervention to reduce Epigenetic impact of maternal obesity on placenta and neonate | |
| Epigenetic regulators of gamete and embryo development in relation to BMI and nutrition | |
| Polipeptides and molecules from edible seeds: study of marker proteins of anti-glycemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and neurodegeneration activities in cellular models | |
| Dysphagia, malnutrition and growth in children with epilepsia | |
| Dysphagia and malnutrition in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome | |
| Advanced nutritional evaluation and dietary intervention in prospective cohorts of patients at risk of non communicable diseases | |
| Mental health and daily functioning in chronic pathologies characterized by nutritional impairment | |
| Relations between nutrition, perceived quality of life and mental health in psychosocially frail populations | |
| 2D and 3D in vitro models for the study of intestinal permeability and absorption | |
| Identification and validation of new biomarkers to assess the effectiveness of food bioactive compounds in improving human health | |
| Hurdle technologies apply to foods of animal origin | |
| Nutrition and and immune-mediated pathologies in children: risk factors, role of the microbiota, possible prophylactic and therapeutic interventions |
G. V. Zuccotti
|
| Identification of a “metabolic signature” of breast cancer to investigate its potential prognostic role and the impact of anticancer treatment | |
| Nutrition and body composition in chronic non-communicable diseases in children |
G. V. Zuccotti
|
| Role of vitamin K in chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) | |
| Gut-brain axis in hereditary cerebral white matter diseases: analysis of clinical, biological, biochemical and genetic factors in Alexander Disease | |
| Evaluation of strategies for the management of pathogenic bacterial contamination in the production of foods of animal origin | |
| Pre-clinical models and clinical evaluation of efficacy of diet-therapeutic approaches in the treatment of leukodystrophies | |
| Searching for novel disease markers by lipidomics and treatments to prevent the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in subjects at risk | |
| Innovative and sustainable animal derived food | |
| Smart animal nutrition (ex DM 118/2023) | |
| Identification and molecular quantification of enteric viruses in water and food: development of new approaches in the prevention of foodborne diseases (ex DM 117/2023) | |
| Metabolic effects of treatment with Naltrexone/Bupropion and GLP-1 analogs in subjects with severe obesity in the context of a 4-week rehabilitation hospitalization (ex DM 117/2023) | |
| Telemedicine in the nutritional management of pediatric-aged individuals with rare diseases (ex DM 118/2023) |
G. V. Zuccotti
|
| Ex-Moon – Unbiased comprehensive profiling of extended honeymoon in T1D (ex DM 118/2023) | |
| Telemedicine: integrated approach in the nutritional dietary management of the pediatric patient suffering from neurological pathology |
G. V. Zuccotti
|
| Searching for novel disease markers by lipidomics and treatments to prevent the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in subjects at risk
Requirements: Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis for analysis of large biomedical data sets - Proven ability to perform meta-analysis of scientific/clinical literature |
Courses list
January 2024
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English for Scientific Communication | 4 | 20 | English | |
February 2024
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Gastrointestinal Disorders and Diet | 3 | 15 | English | |
| Optional | ||||
| Animal Nutrition and Food Design | 2 | 10 | English | |
| Biochemical Basis of Nutrition | 2 | 10 | English | |
| Food Supplements and Diet Therapy | 2 | 10 | English | |
| Foodborne Zoonotic Diseases and Innovation in Animal Production | 2 | 10 | English | |
| Nutrition in Pregnancy, Newborn and Infant | 3 | 15 | English | |
March 2024
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Microbiology in Translational Health Science and Technology | Tretola Marco
|
4 | 20 | English |
April 2024
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Eating Behavior, Lifestyles and Risk of Chronic Diseases | 3 | 15 | English | |
Enrolment
Places available: 14
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for admission: from 27/06/2023 to 26/07/2023
Application for matriculation: from 25/09/2023 to 25/10/2023
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