Module Details

Clinical Pathology

MS0464

Course
Clinical Pathology
Code
MS0464
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
A005 - THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
6
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/05 - Clinical Pathology
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
English
Course Contents
The course, after a review of basic immunology and the explanation of the basic concepts of flow cytometry, addresses the concept of cellular diagnostics using the phenotypic characterization of cells (leukocytes), with an in-depth look at immunodeficiencies. Furthermore, the basic concepts on primary and secondary immunodeficiencies will be reviewed
Reference Texts
None
Learning Outcomes
the course aims to deepen the use of flow cytometry as a diagnostic tool for immunodeficiencies
Prerequisites
Knowledge on basic Immunological processes
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons + clinical cases
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request
specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse
e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-
students-physical-or-learning-disabilities
Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted
the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination
modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
Written exam with multiple choice questions
Detailed Syllabus
Basic concepts of immunology (innate and adaptive immunity). Flow cytometry: basic concepts and applications. Basic concepts of immunopathology: autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies and hypersensitivity. Primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. Diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies using flow cytometry
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students will have to demonstrate knowledge of the flow cytometry method applied to the diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies
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