- Docente: Fausto Castagnetti
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MEDS-09/B
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Fausto Castagnetti (Modulo 1) Alessandro Broccoli (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biomedical Laboratory techniques (cod. 8484)
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from Sep 24, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026
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from Oct 16, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026
Learning outcomes
It is expected that at the end of the course, the student will understand the basic principles of the transfusion medicine and hematologic diseases with immune pathogenesis, and develop a basic knowledge in the field.
Course contents
1. Stem cells and hematopoiesis
2. Immune system, antigen antibody reaction
3. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
4. Hemolytic disease of the newborn
5. Anti erythrocyte antibodies
6. Erythrocyte Antigens
7. Red blood cell antigen alloimmunization
8. Immune thrombocytopenia
9. Aplastic anemia
10. Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
11. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
12. Stem cell transplantation
Readings/Bibliography
Fagiolo E. Immunoematologia. Mediserve, 2007.
Tura S, Cavo M, Zinzani PL. Corso di malattie del sangue e degli organi emopoietici. Esculapio 2020.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods
Written test consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Teaching tools
Teacher's slides.
Office hours
See the website of Fausto Castagnetti
See the website of Alessandro Broccoli