Veterinary and Animal Science
Doctoral programme (PhD)
A.Y. 2026/2027
Study area
Science and Technology
PhD Coordinator
The objectives of this programme are:
1. to coordinate third cycle learning activities for all disciplines related to Veterinary Sciences and Animal Productions;
2. to provide the opportunity for scientific and cultural development of young graduates in disciplines that belong to this sector by developing advanced research programmes and providing specialised teaching programmes;
3. to use the network of current collaborations and agreements between proponent teaching staff and industry and enterprise in the above sectors;
4. to exploit the many active partnerships with leading Italian and international research institutions to acquire authority and multidisciplinarity for the development of new and more functional partnerships;
5. to promote internationalisation by involving foreign scholars and students in organised research and training activities.
1. to coordinate third cycle learning activities for all disciplines related to Veterinary Sciences and Animal Productions;
2. to provide the opportunity for scientific and cultural development of young graduates in disciplines that belong to this sector by developing advanced research programmes and providing specialised teaching programmes;
3. to use the network of current collaborations and agreements between proponent teaching staff and industry and enterprise in the above sectors;
4. to exploit the many active partnerships with leading Italian and international research institutions to acquire authority and multidisciplinarity for the development of new and more functional partnerships;
5. to promote internationalisation by involving foreign scholars and students in organised research and training activities.
Tutte le classi di laurea magistrale - All classes of master's degree
Dipartimento di Medicina veterinaria - Via dell'Università, 6 - Lodi
- Main offices
Dipartimento di Medicina veterinaria - Via dell'Università, 6 - Lodi - Degree course coordinator: Fabrizio Ceciliani
[email protected] - Degree course website
https://dottorati.unimi.it/vas/
| Title | Professor(s) |
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| Blood and milk biomarkers for early and pathogen-oriented diagnosis of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows.
Requirements: Experience in the clinical and diagnostic aspects of infectious diseases of ruminants |
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| Development and application of a Horse Welfare Monitoring System based on precision technologies and artificial intelligence
Requirements: Practical experience working e with equines |
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| Innovative diagnostic strategies for the control of anthelmintic resistance in horses
Requirements: Basic knowledge of parasitology. Experience in the use of standard laboratory techniques, particularly parasitological diagnostic methods and molecular biology techniques. Aptitude for field activities, teamwork, and collaboration in multidisciplinary contexts. |
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| TUMOR GROWTH AND INVASIVENESS: CANCER CELLS AND TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT CROSSTALK
Requirements: Basic theoretical and practical knowledge of domestic animal pathology, histopathology, and postmortem examination |
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| Interaction between Microbiome and Antimicrobial Resistance in Commercial Poultry Farms | |
| Molecular Signatures of Disorders and Disease: Exploring microRNAs as Diagnostic Tools in Veterinary Medicine.
Requirements: Scientific background: Solid knowledge in the field of General Veterinary Pathology. Laboratory skills: Proven familiarity with molecular biology techniques, with specific expertise in nucleic acid extraction (DNA/RNA) and qPCR; and cellular biology. Analytical skills: Basic knowledge of statistical tests for biological data analysis. |
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| Eco-epidemiology of Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in free-living wild ruminants and public health implications - tematica vincolata - finanziamento congiunto Istituto Superiore di Sanità, ERSAF - Direzione Parco dello Stelvio, Ente Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Trentino | |
| Bioengineered scaffold for female gamete rescue.
Requirements: Experience in handling animal gametes. |
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| Canine T-zone like cells (TZUS): biological role of a novel immune cells subset | |
| Assessment of the impact of canine aggression on public health: risk analysis and social implications.
Requirements: knowledge and experience in applied ethology of small animals and relevant legislation |
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| Electrophoretic techniques in veterinary medicine: diagnostic reevance and potential utility in pathogenic studies
Requirements: Electrophoretic techniques in veterinary medicine: diagnostic reevance and potential utility in pathogenic studies |
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| Evaluation of nutritional and functional characteristics of pasture with rapid and non-destructive analysis techniques and through in vitro fermentation systems | |
| Effects of milk-derived extracellular vesicles on intestinal diseases | |
| Microbiome and Bile Acid Profiles in Extraordinarily Longeval Dogs | |
| Digital pathology and artificial intelligence in veterinary and experimental pathology.
Requirements: Knowledge of veterinary anatomic pathology |
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| Contribution to the study of the role of surgery in the management of inflammatory lower urinary tract diseases in dogs and cats
Requirements: expertise in soft tissue surgery |
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| Role of parathyroid hormone in canine chronic kidney disease progression and evaluation of therapeutic strategies for renal secondary hyperparathyroidism | |
| OPTIMIZING THE SAFETY AND CLINICAL APPLICATION OF TRANSFUSIONAL AND NON-TRANSFUSIONAL BLOOD COMPONENTS IN DOGS AND CATS | |
| Smart lighting systems to reduce milking refusal and improve cow flow in automatic milking systems (AMS)
Requirements: Solid background in zootechnical and engineering fields, with expertise in automatic milking systems, lighting applied to livestock farming, and animal behaviour. Ability to integrate sensor technologies and data analysis tools to develop predictive models. |
F. M. Tangorra
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| LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT OF PULMONARY ARTERY STIFFNESS IN THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSES: A POTENTIAL MARKER OF PULMONARY VASCULAR REMODELING AND EIPH PROGRESSION | |
| Molecular biomarkers as pharmacodynamic and safety endpoints in preclinical toxicology studies - tematica vincolata RBM S.p.A. - Istituto di Ricerche Biomediche "A. Marxer"
Requirements: Laboratory experience with a particular focus on molecular biology techniques (not necessarily applied to toxicology). Previous research experience involving animal models (rodent, non-rodent, or other laboratory animals). Familiarity with assays and/or the investigation of tissue-specific markers in the field of veterinary medicine/pathology would be considered a strong advantage. |
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| Assessment of welfare, emotional state and behavioural issues in shelter dogs through innovative systems
Requirements: Knowledge and experience, possibly also related to thesis, of studies related to dog welfare, management, and behavior in different holding contexts (especially kennels) |
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| Molecular biomarkers as pharmacodynamic and safety endpoints in preclinical toxicology studies - tematica vincolata RBM S.p.A. - Istituto di Ricerche Biomediche "A. Marxer"
Requirements: Laboratory experience with a particular focus on molecular biology techniques (not necessarily applied to toxicology). Previous research experience involving animal models (rodent, non-rodent, or other laboratory animals). Familiarity with assays and/or the investigation of tissue-specific markers in the field of veterinary medicine/pathology would be considered a strong advantage. |
Enrolment
Places available: 12
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for admission: from 15/06/2026 to 15/07/2026
Application for enrolment: from 24/09/2026 to 30/09/2026
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