The student will: (i) acquire an updated view of the ageing-related diseases and of the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms. (ii) be able to understand the research process and clinical approach that lead to find new therapies, especially in the era of “personalized medicine” (iii) acquire a critical method that will allow him/her to work in the field of translational medicine.
Prerequisiti
Basic knowledge of biology and physiopathology of most common haematological and metabolic diseases
Metodi didattici
seminars
Verifica Apprendimento
The exam will be a written test consisting of 12 multiple-choice questions (+2 points for each correct answer, 0 points for unanswered questions, -0.5 points for each incorrect answer) and one open-ended question.
The allotted time for the exam is 1 hour.
Testi
Recent published papers in peer review scientific journals
Contenuti
The course covers the clinical application of biotechnological techniques in the context of hemostatic and metabolic disorders, where aging can play a key role in driving more severe phenotypic expressions. Furthermore, it explores personalized medicine strategies (both diagnostic and therapeutic) that can provide valuable insights for translational research.
