Ethiopathogenesis of Hereditary and Parasitic Diseases
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The educational objective of the course is to introduce the students to the comprehension of the analytical genomic tools and to the mechanisms and machineries of inherited and parasitic diseases. Some host-parasite molecular mechanisms of interaction will also been considered. The course will also illustrate the spontaneous and experimental animal models for the understanding of the genetic and pathogenetic basis of parasitic diseases
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will possess:
-knowledge on the principles of the construction of the genetic and physical maps
- knowledge of the main tools available for nucleotide sequencing both Sanger and next generation
-knowledge of the main tools for high-throughput genotyping both by hybridization and sequencing
- basic knowledge of the genomic difference in parasites and mammals
Furthermore the student will be able to
- understand the terminology and the research approaches of molecular genetics and genomics used in science and reported in the scientific publications
- understand which tools might be more appropriate for an analysis aimed to high-throughput nucleotide sequencing and genotyping, together with their pros and cons
- understand which tools might be the most appropriate for an association study for different diseases, and which might be the limits and the power.
-knowledge on the principles of the construction of the genetic and physical maps
- knowledge of the main tools available for nucleotide sequencing both Sanger and next generation
-knowledge of the main tools for high-throughput genotyping both by hybridization and sequencing
- basic knowledge of the genomic difference in parasites and mammals
Furthermore the student will be able to
- understand the terminology and the research approaches of molecular genetics and genomics used in science and reported in the scientific publications
- understand which tools might be more appropriate for an analysis aimed to high-throughput nucleotide sequencing and genotyping, together with their pros and cons
- understand which tools might be the most appropriate for an association study for different diseases, and which might be the limits and the power.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for a.y. 2021-22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
Unit H52-79-A: Genomic analysis of inherited diseases
LECTURES:
- Genetic and physical maps of domestic animals (2 hs).
- Genome Wide Sequencing High-throughput systems, DNA and RNA sequencing (4 hs)
- Whole genome amplification, SNP array and Genome Wide Association Studies for genome mapping of inherited diseases (4 hs)
- Genomic variability and host-parasite interaction (2 hs)
PRACTICALS:
- On-line practice on Genomic databases (3).
- Journal clubs on genome sequencing project in domestic animals, genome mapping (Homozigosity mapping, case / control studies, trios) and gene identification in inherited
diseases and in parasitic diseases, the latter limited to those addressed in the lectures (3).
- Visits to research and service centers equipped with high-throughput platforms (6).
Unit H52-79-B: Molecular pathology of parasitic diseases.
LECTURES:
1. Advanced diagnostic techniques for the study of the molecular mechanisms of parasitic diseases (2 hs)
2. Immunopathology of parasitic diseases and parasitic strategies of immune response evasion: leishmaniosis and filariosis (4 hs)
3. Drug targets of parasites - insights from genome mining and animal models (2 hs)
4. Moonlighting proteins of parasites: physiopathological significance (2 hs)
5. Molecular mechanisms of resistance and sensitivity to animal parasitic diseases: varroatosis, toxoplasmosis and neosporosis (2 hs)
PRACTICALS:
The practical part of the course will teach the student the application of methods described in the lectures and specifically, genetic expression and molecular diagnostic techniques applied to the study of parasitic diseases and related animal models (12 hs)
LECTURES:
- Genetic and physical maps of domestic animals (2 hs).
- Genome Wide Sequencing High-throughput systems, DNA and RNA sequencing (4 hs)
- Whole genome amplification, SNP array and Genome Wide Association Studies for genome mapping of inherited diseases (4 hs)
- Genomic variability and host-parasite interaction (2 hs)
PRACTICALS:
- On-line practice on Genomic databases (3).
- Journal clubs on genome sequencing project in domestic animals, genome mapping (Homozigosity mapping, case / control studies, trios) and gene identification in inherited
diseases and in parasitic diseases, the latter limited to those addressed in the lectures (3).
- Visits to research and service centers equipped with high-throughput platforms (6).
Unit H52-79-B: Molecular pathology of parasitic diseases.
LECTURES:
1. Advanced diagnostic techniques for the study of the molecular mechanisms of parasitic diseases (2 hs)
2. Immunopathology of parasitic diseases and parasitic strategies of immune response evasion: leishmaniosis and filariosis (4 hs)
3. Drug targets of parasites - insights from genome mining and animal models (2 hs)
4. Moonlighting proteins of parasites: physiopathological significance (2 hs)
5. Molecular mechanisms of resistance and sensitivity to animal parasitic diseases: varroatosis, toxoplasmosis and neosporosis (2 hs)
PRACTICALS:
The practical part of the course will teach the student the application of methods described in the lectures and specifically, genetic expression and molecular diagnostic techniques applied to the study of parasitic diseases and related animal models (12 hs)
Prerequisites for admission
No specific prerequisites are required.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical sessions (the latter consist in n seminars, visit to external labs, laboratory and computer activities)
Teaching Resources
Course matherials will be uploaded on ARIEL platform
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written examination: an open ended text and/or multiple choice questions and the two Units will be held together in the same day.
The evaluation will take into account the quality and the accuracy of the student's answers, including adequate motivation of statements and analyses.
The evaluation will take into account the quality and the accuracy of the student's answers, including adequate motivation of statements and analyses.
Unit: Genomic analysis of inherited diseases
AGR/17 - LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS, ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 12 hours
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Longeri Maria Lina Emilia
Unit: Molecular pathology of parasitic diseases
AGR/17 - LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS, ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 12 hours
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Mortarino Michele
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment to be requested via e-mail
Lodi Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria e Scienze Animali - floor III, room 3090
Reception:
Wednesday 11.00-12.00
DIVAS - - Lodi Via Dell'Università 6