Omics in diagnostics

A.A. 2023/2024
6
Crediti massimi
48
Ore totali
SSD
MED/03 MED/08
Lingua
Inglese
Obiettivi formativi
Non definiti
Risultati apprendimento attesi
Non definiti
Corso singolo

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Programma e organizzazione didattica

Edizione unica


Programma
· Human genetic variation and interpretation of genetic variants
· Genetic basis of disease
- Modes of inheritance
- Monogenic diseases
- Multifactorial diseases
· Introduction to the concept of clinically useful Biomarkers
- Biological and clinical interpretation of germline genomic variants (of particular relevance)
- Biological and clinical interpretation of somatic genomic variants
- Biological and clinical interpretation of liquid biopsies and other circulating biomarkers
· Pharmacogenomics
- Targeted therapy
· Genetic analyses for rare diseases
· Specific disease biomarkers
- Oncology (somatic mutations)
- Inherited diseases (germline mutations)
· Profiling techniques
· Data analysis in a diagnostic setting
· Biomarkers in predictive pathology and translational research
· Principles of biobanking for translational medicine
· Future omics biomarkers
· Legal aspects of genomic testing (GDPR)
Prerequisiti
Basic knowledge of genomics and data analysis.
Metodi didattici
Lectures will be accompanied by tutorials. Class discussion will be also organized with presentation of real data form diagnostic laboratories using omics technologies, during which students are required to actively interact.
Live discussions and questions during lecture and tutorials are encouraged.
Materiale di riferimento
Slides and scientific material provided during lectures
Modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento e criteri di valutazione
The overall assessment of the students will be based on their performance in an oral examination.
Attendance to at least 75% of class activities is required to be allowed to take the exam.
MED/03 - GENETICA MEDICA
MED/08 - ANATOMIA PATOLOGICA
Lezioni: 48 ore
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