Molecular Pathology and Parasitology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
Aim of the course is to provide students with instruments to understand the molecular bases of animal cancer, metabolic and parasitic diseases, and how they may be used as model for human counterparts
Students will learn how to link molecular modifications with diagnostics.
Students will learn how to link molecular modifications with diagnostics.
Expected learning outcomes
The students are also expected to gain knowledge and acquire experience on the contribution of the conventional and unconventional animal models for a better understanding and control of parasitic diseases mechanisms and effects
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
Course syllabus
ANIMAL MODELS AND PARASITIC DISEASES
1. Drug targets of parasites - insights from genome mining and animal models
2. Unconventional AMs parasitic and vector-borne diseases
3. Animal models for GI nematodes
4. Spontaneous and experimental parasitic diseases of lab rodents
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
1. The molecular bases of cancer: tumor suppressors and oncogenes (6h)
2. Metastasis (4h)
3. Cancer cachexia (2h)
4. Immunity and tumor escape mechanisms (2h)
5. Workshop (4h)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
1. Physiopathology of adipose tissue: Metabolic syndrome in farm animals (8h)
2. Diabetes and animal models for diabetes and metabolic system (4h)
3. Liver Physiopathology in humans and animals models (2h)
4. Physiopathology of blood system: (2 h)
5. Blood cancer: lymphomas and leukemias (2h)
1. Drug targets of parasites - insights from genome mining and animal models
2. Unconventional AMs parasitic and vector-borne diseases
3. Animal models for GI nematodes
4. Spontaneous and experimental parasitic diseases of lab rodents
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
1. The molecular bases of cancer: tumor suppressors and oncogenes (6h)
2. Metastasis (4h)
3. Cancer cachexia (2h)
4. Immunity and tumor escape mechanisms (2h)
5. Workshop (4h)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
1. Physiopathology of adipose tissue: Metabolic syndrome in farm animals (8h)
2. Diabetes and animal models for diabetes and metabolic system (4h)
3. Liver Physiopathology in humans and animals models (2h)
4. Physiopathology of blood system: (2 h)
5. Blood cancer: lymphomas and leukemias (2h)
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Frontal Teaching
Teaching Resources
Printouts of the classes uploaded onto the ARIEL learning/teaching platform
Assessment methods and Criteria
Multiple Choice Questions
Unit: Animal models and parasitic diseases
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 2
Lessons: 12 hours
Professor:
Mortarino Michele
Unit: Molecular oncology
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 18 hours
Professor:
Lecchi Cristina
Unit: Pathophysiology
VET/03 - VETERINARY PATHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 18 hours
Professor:
Ceciliani Fabrizio
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
After scheduling via mail
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences- Room 172
Reception:
upon appointment
Via dell'Università 6, Lodi
Reception:
Wednesday 11.00-12.00
DIVAS - - Lodi Via Dell'Università 6