The Biomedical Research course aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the principles and methodologies of scientific research applied to biomedical sciences. The educational path is designed to develop critical skills in the design, execution, and interpretation of experimental studies, with particular attention to methodological rigor and research ethics. The course prepares students to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge, promoting a multidisciplinary approach to research in the biomedical field.
The course aims to provide students with the ability to apply the scientific method in biomedical research through the design of experimental studies— in vitro, in vivo, and clinical—alongside knowledge of the ethical and regulatory frameworks governing biomedical research.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Understand and apply the scientific method in biomedical research
Design experimental studies in vitro, in vivo, and clinical
Properly manage experimental data and apply appropriate statistical analyses
Critically evaluate scientific literature and research findings
Know the ethical and regulatory standards related to biomedical research
Effectively communicate scientific results in both written and oral forms
Students are required to have met the prerequisites established by the Academic Regulations and outlined in the Manifesto degli studi.
Lectures are delivered in person, and the course content will be presented through slides, which will be uploaded to aulaWeb after each class. Oral exam
Students with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or special educational needs are required to contact the Instructor(s) and the dedicated SLD Representative at the Department before the beginning of the course, in order to agree on specific teaching methods and ensure the proper achievement of learning objectives and outcomes.
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Introduction to biomedical research: principles, aims, and role in healthcare and science
Experimental design and methodology: hypothesis formulation, control, randomization, reproducibility
Laboratory techniques: molecular, cellular, and biochemical methods
Data analysis: descriptive and inferential statistics, analysis software
Critical review of scientific literature
Ethical and regulatory aspects: informed consent, animal experimentation, data privacy and security
Scientific communication: writing articles, presentations, posters
Final project: development and presentation of a research protocol
RENATA BOCCIARDI (President)
BARBARA GALANO (President)
MADDALENA MASTROGIACOMO (President)
NICOLA NIGRO (President)
II semester, III year
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
During the exam, the regulations regarding the assessment of students with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or other special educational needs, as established by the university, will be strictly followed (e.g., additional time for written exams, use of concept maps subject to prior approval by instructors at least one week before the exam date).
Basic elements of the subject must be known for the exam to be considered satisfactory.
