- Docente: Maria Raffaella Barbaro
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MEDS 26/D
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Medical Biotechnology (cod. 6821)
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from Jan 11, 2027 to Jan 27, 2027
Learning outcomes
Learning the principles behind immunological techniques for antigen and/or antibody identification. Learning the practical steps of the main immunological techniques and their applications in diagnostic and research laboratories.
Course contents
- Course overview and introduction to immunometric techniques
- Antibodies: structure and function
- Antigens, epitopes, and cross-reactivity
- Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies
- ELISA
- Immunohistochemistry
- Western blot
- Hemagglutination and the Coombs test
Readings/Bibliography
PowerPoint presentations used during the lectures.
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations.
The course is taught in Italian and is also open to international students. Supporting materials will also be provided in English.
Assessment methods
Course completion will be assessed through a guided discussion of practical case studies, aimed at evaluating students’ ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the course.
Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities are kindly requested to contact the relevant office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti ) as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged. Requests for accommodations must be submitted to the lecturer at least 15 days before the examination date. The lecturer will assess the appropriateness of the requested accommodations in accordance with the course learning objectives.
Teaching tools
PowerPoint presentation files will be made available to students via Virtuale.
In addition, supporting materials in English will be provided.
Office hours
See the website of Maria Raffaella Barbaro