Nutritional Sciences
Doctoral programme (PhD)
A.Y. 2022/2023
Study area
Medicine and Healthcare
PhD Coordinator
The doctoral programme in Nutrition Sciences promotes integrated multidisciplinary and translational training to tackle physiological problems and pathological processes over the entire life cycle, from conception and pregnancy to geriatrics, with special reference to chronic-degenerative diseases, such as tumours, cardiovascular and neurological diseases related to lifestyle and particularly nutrition. The doctoral programme will also provide in-depth knowledge of animal nutrition and food safety with special reference to innovative nutritional strategies to improve foodstuffs that can be beneficial to human health.
Tutte le classi di laurea magistrale - All classes of master's degree
Dip. Scienze veterinarie per la salute, la produzione animale e la sicurezza alimentare - Via Celoria, 10 Milano
- Degree course coordinator: Luciano Pinotti
[email protected] - Main offices
Dip. di Medicina Veterinaria e Scienze Animali - via dell'Università, 6 - 26900 Lodi - Degree course website
http://sdsn.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/PreviewArea.aspx?name=Bandi
| Title | Professor(s) |
|---|---|
| Nutritional intervention related to Age-Related Macular Degeneration | |
| Nutrition and body composition in the older person | |
| Role of dietary patterns and food components in the modulation of metabolic and functional processes evaluated through in vivo and in vitro approaches |
M. Porrini
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| Sphingolipids and mitochondria in adipogenic differentiation: new possible perspectives in the treatment of obesity | |
| Immunonutrition and functional gastrointestinal disorders in early stage of life | |
| Nutraceuticals for the management of metabolic complications in obese children | |
| Levels of endocannabinoids, N-acylethanolamides, and oxylipins in human milk and their relationship with microbiota composition. | |
| Alternative & innovative feed ingredients: nutrient analysis and characterization, nutrient-bioavailability-delivery, post-absorptive nutrient utilisation |
M. Tretola
|
| Innovative Feed and food evaluation systems |
M.J. Ranilla
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| Molecular approaches to identify and quantify food allergens | |
| Molecular and functional studies to characterize new gluten free ingredients | |
| Chemical characteriztion of new ingredients for the development of functional foods |
M. Badea (Univ. Brasov)
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| Blood fatty acids as biomarkers of nutritional status and inflammation in chronic diseases | |
| Set up and Development of cell-based models for food and feed nutritional and functional characterization | |
| SARS-COV 2 and consumer safety | |
| Role of Gut Microbiota in Multidrug-Resistant Organism colonization: focus on patients with nutrition support therapy | |
| Smart-delivery of healthy nutrients to patients with T1D | |
| Mechanisms of weight-loss of the novel anti-diabetic drugs | |
| Early nutrition and short, medium, long term health outcomes | |
| Potential biological effects of human milk as targeted intervention for prevention and therapy of neonatal comorbidities | |
| Nutritional and lifestyle intervention to reduce Epigenetic impact of maternal obesity on placenta and neonate | |
| Epigenetic regulators of gamete and embryo development in relation to BMI and nutrition | |
| Polipeptides and molecules from edible seeds: study of marker proteins of anti-glycemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and neurodegeneration activities in cellular models |
Coccetti
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| Algorithms for early screeinng of metabolic syndrome in pregnancy | |
| Gut microbiota and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy | |
| Dysphagia, malnutrition and growth in children with epilepsia | |
| Dysphagia and malnutrition in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome | |
| Advanced nutritional evaluation and dietary intervention in prospective cohorts of patients at risk of non communicable diseases | |
| Mental health and daily functioning in chronic pathologies characterized by nutritional impairment | |
| Effects of oral vitamin D3 vs. 25(OH)D3 in low vitamin D status subjects with impaired hepatic function. |
Ian Givens
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| Relations between nutrition, perceived quality of life and mental health in psychosocially frail populations | |
| The relative bioavailability of key nutrients (e.g. Fe, Ca, Mg) from plant vs. animal food sources for adolescent females |
Ian Givens
|
| 2D and 3D in vitro models for the study of intestinal permeability and absorption | |
| Identification and validation of new biomarkers to assess the effectiveness of food bioactive compounds in improving human health | |
| Hurdle technologies apply to foods of animal origin | |
| Use of the ketogenic diet in the therapy of drug-resistant epilepsies and rare diseases | |
| Nutrition and and immune-mediated pathologies in children: risk factors, role of the microbiota, possible prophylactic and therapeutic interventions | |
| Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in the female population. Recent studies have evidenced tumor metabolc characteristic changes occurred in response to anticancer treatments. Using advanced analytical methods, it will be possible to identify a metabolic signature of responsiveness to chemotherapy in order to identify patients at highest risk of non-response to treatment and / or relapse and study alternative therapeutic approaches for them. | |
| Nutrition and body composition in chronic non-communicable diseases in children | |
| Natural and processing effects on bioavailability, bio-accessibility and bioactivity of agrifood derived proteins and peptides: from mechanisms to health benefits. | |
| Safety assessment of novel sustainable ingredients for food and feed | |
| Innovative and alternative feed and additives in animal nutrition | |
| Effects of Pistacia Lentiscus extracts supplementation on inflammatory biochemical markers and intestinal permeability in inflammatory bowel disease patients. The project provides at least 6 months of job experience at the company PhytoItalia Srl, an established reality in the sector of food supplements, functional foods, nutrition for health and medicinal plants. (Ex DM 352/2022) | |
| Role of vitamin K in chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) | |
| Innovative and sustainable feedingstuffs (Ex DM 352/2022) |
Courses list
February 2023
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Animal Nutrition, Implications for Food Safety and Food Security | 2 | 10 | Italian | |
| Diet Therapy and Food Supplementation | 2 | 10 | Italian | |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders and Diet | 3 | 15 | Italian | |
| Nutrition in Pregnancy | 2 | 10 | Italian | |
| Quality and Safety of Food of Animal Origin | 2 | 10 | English | |
March 2023
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Microbiology | Tretola Marco
|
4 | 20 | Italian |
| Biochemical Basis of Nutrition | 2 | 10 | Italian | |
| Feeding in the Neonate and the Child | 2 | 10 | Italian | |
| Food Environment, Nutritional Status and Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles | 2 | 10 | Italian | |
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