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CODE 95305
ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018
CREDITS
LANGUAGE English
TEACHING LOCATION
MODULES Questo insegnamento è composto da:

OVERVIEW

The course of Molecular Pathology deals with the study of specific molecular alterations which lead to disease.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In-depth knowledge about inheritance as it occurs in human beings, and comprehension of the main molecular and cellular mechanisms related to the pathogenesis of inherited and acquired diseases.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course of Molecular Pathology aims to provide the students with the necessary knowledge to recognize how disease can arise from molecular alterations, with a particular focus on alterations of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.

TEACHING METHODS

The course of Molecular Pathology is organized in frontal lessons. The topics included in the syllabus will be explained by the professor through PowerPoint presentations. Students will be triggered to ask questions and formulate answers in interactive modality. During the course lessons may be organized where students will be encouraged to discuss with the professor scientific papers related to the syllabus.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Molecular Pathology

Molecular pathology of carbohydrates: pathogenesis and complications of diabetes mellitus.

Molecular pathology of lipids: alterations of lipoprotein metabolism.

Molecular pathology of aminoacids: phenylketonuria.

Molecular pathology of blood cells and of the immune system:

1) Genetic defects of innate immunity.

2) Autoinflammatory disorders.

3) Genetic defects leading to autoimmune disorders.

4) Genetic defects of erythrocytes.

5) Genetic defects of platelets and coagulation.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture notes and reviews covering the whole course will be available for the students in Aulaweb.

 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CLAUDIA CANTONI (President)

ISABELLA CECCHERINI (President)

NICOLA TRAVERSO (President)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

March 1, 2018

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam of Molecular Pathology consists of an oral test and takes place in the presence of the two professors.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam consists of a written part (Genetics) and an oral part (Molecular Pathology).

Molecular Pathology: each student will be examined about the contents of at least two topics of the subject, with questions apt to evaluate his/her knowledge and ability of connecting different parts of the course. The knowledge and the definition of the basic elements of the subject are necessary for the achievement of the test. When the educational objectives of teaching are not met, the student is invited to deepen the study and to ask the professors for further clarification.

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note Subject
22/01/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale
22/02/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale
21/06/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
10/07/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
24/07/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
07/09/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
21/09/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
22/01/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale
22/02/2018 09:00 GENOVA Orale
21/06/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
10/07/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
24/07/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
07/09/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale
21/09/2018 14:00 GENOVA Orale