B9468 - MICROBIOME IN PEDIATRIC SETTING

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

To achieve a basic knowledge of microbiome development and function in the pediatric age. To understand the basis of microbiome characterization and modulation in different pediatric clinical settings, ranging from acute illness to chronic diseases. Undestand the potential clinical application of microbiome modulation in pediatric hematology and oncology and in stem cell transplantion and cellular therapy. Obtain a general and specific knowledge on the basis of fecal microbiota transplantation in different clinical pediatric settings.

Contenuti

- Microbiome development and function

- The role of microbiome in human health 

- Guiding principles of microbiome characterization and microbiome studies

- Clinical aspect of gut microbiome carachterization

- Microbiome in pediatric age

- Microbiota in pediatric hematological malignancies

- Microbiota modulation and fecal microbiota transplantation

Testi/Bibliografia

Slides

Metodi didattici

Frontal Lessons

Supplementary materials will be available in pdf and PPT

Clinical case reports will be discussed

Mentimeter quiz will be used to test, engage and entertain the students during the course

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

Oral examination

To pass the examination the student is requested to show a basic knowledge of physiological and pathological processes regulating the growth and the development of children. To know in details the most common pathological conditions of infancy and to be well trained in discussing pediatric clinical cases. To summarize decision-making algorithms, provide a correct differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment choice of the most common pediatric diseases.

The purpose of the oral exam is to verify the student's ability to apply his or her knowledge and to make the necessary logical-deductive connections. Gradation of the final grade: Preparation on a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical skills that emerge only with the help of the teacher, expressed in an overall correct language → 18-19; Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to autonomous analysis only on purely executive matters, expression in correct language → 20-24; Preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis, mastery of specific terminology → 25-29; Basically exhaustive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis and connection, full mastery of specific terminology and ability to argue and self-reflection → 30-30L.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Power point Lessons

Mentimeter quiz

Other Supplementary materials (Articles, Videos etc)

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Riccardo Masetti