88505 - Anatomo-Physiology of the Optic Nerve, Retina, Staminal Physiopathology

Academic Year 2020/2021

  • 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)

Course contents

Embryonic development of the human eye with particular attention to the retina and the optic nerve.

Morpho-functional organization of the retina and optic nerve.

General information on stem cells.

Clinical and pre-clinical approaches of stem cells in retinal regeneration and optic nerve abnormalities. 

Readings/Bibliography

Scientific articles will be provided and available to students

Teaching methods

Frantal lessons

Assessment methods

The learning assessment is done through the final multiple choice test on the topics carried out in class by all the teachers.

Teaching tools

Power point presentations that will be available online as downloadable content through the Platform for teaching support service (IOL).

Office hours

See the website of Laura Bonsi