Biotechnological and molecular strategies in the control of parasites and vector-borne diseases
A.A. 2018/2019
Obiettivi formativi
Non definiti
Risultati apprendimento attesi
Non definiti
Periodo: Primo semestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
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Programma e organizzazione didattica
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Programma
Vector-borne diseases: a major challenge to the human health and agriculture
Insect and parasite genomics: biology and applications
Biological strategies and biotechnologies to suppress parasite and disease vector populations
Genetically modified insects: methods and applications
Novel strategies in vaccine development 1: hidden antigens and altruistic vaccines
Novel strategies in vaccine development 2: live, engineered vaccine vehicles and immune
polarization
Bioinformatics and population genomics in parasite control
Wolbachia: male killing, feminization and sterility induction in the control of insect populations
Paratransgenesis: the use of genetically modified symbionts in disease control
The course will include seminars by invited scientists
Insect and parasite genomics: biology and applications
Biological strategies and biotechnologies to suppress parasite and disease vector populations
Genetically modified insects: methods and applications
Novel strategies in vaccine development 1: hidden antigens and altruistic vaccines
Novel strategies in vaccine development 2: live, engineered vaccine vehicles and immune
polarization
Bioinformatics and population genomics in parasite control
Wolbachia: male killing, feminization and sterility induction in the control of insect populations
Paratransgenesis: the use of genetically modified symbionts in disease control
The course will include seminars by invited scientists
VET/06 - PARASSITOLOGIA E MALATTIE PARASSITARIE DEGLI ANIMALI - CFU: 6
Lectures: 48 ore
Docenti:
Comandatore Francesco, Epis Sara
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