- Docente: Laura Bonsi
- Credits: 1
- SSD: BIO/17
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 8415)
Learning outcomes
At the end the student will know proliferation and differentiation mechanisms of stem cells and the genes that regulate the development of the germ layers. The student will understand the biotechnological tools used for the study of the topics addressed and he will be able to recognize the elements of innovation and ethical issues in the field of regenerative medicine. The student will have acquired the necessary information to conduct his study course.
Course contents
Definition of Stemness.
Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs), toti potential and pluripotential
differentiation.
Embryonic Stem cell research: ethical and legal issues.
Adult Stem Cells (hemopoietic, epithelial and mesenchymal stem
cells).
Therapeutic potential of adult stem cells. Cell Therapy and future
outlook.
Readings/Bibliography
G.P. Bagnara ed altri autori CELLULE STAMINALI Esculapio Ed
Recommended scientific papers given during the lessons.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons.
Lesson plan: September 2015
Assessment methods
Written test about subjects developed during frontal lessons.
Teaching tools
Power Point presentations that will be available as downloadable
content.
Office hours
See the website of Laura Bonsi