- Docente: Nicola Baldini
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MED/50
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in
Medicine and Surgery (cod. 9210)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Medical Biotechnology (cod. 9081)
Learning outcomes
A number of tools, based on microfluidics and 3D cultures, are being introduced in the orthopaedic practice. Attention will be given to point-of-care devices for the rapid detection of infection and for the diagnosis of bone cancers. Besides general knowledge on the topic, students will acquire basic skill in the manufacturing of microfluidic devices.
Course contents
Clinical background
Spheroids, organoids, and microfluidics for tissue modeling and diagnosis of bone diseases.
Wearable devices for gait analysis and rehabilitation.
Point-of-care devices with AI tools for the diagnosis of infection.
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.
Office hours
See the website of Nicola Baldini