500458 - BIOCHEMISTRY

The Biochemistry course will focus on the specific metabolic pathways of selected tissues and organs—including bone, cartilage, lung, and muscle—examining their regulation and integration within the broader metabolic network. The biochemical basis of both common and rare pathologies will be explored in light of the most recent scientific discoveries. The course has the following main objectives: 1. To complete and deepen the metabolic framework introduced in the undergraduate Biochemistry course; 2. To develop a comprehensive understanding of metabolic pathways and their regulation in an integrated physiological context, with particular emphasis on intracellular signaling mechanisms; 3. To provide in-depth knowledge of the tissue- and organ-specific metabolic processes examined, and to discuss the clinical consequences of their dysregulation. Two CFU will be allocated to a Journal Club activity. Students will be divided into two main groups, each further split into subgroups of five students. During the Journal Club, each subgroup will conduct an in-depth analysis of a selected scientific paper. The paper will then be presented in a flipped classroom format, fostering active discussion and critical evaluation among peers.