Module Details

In vitro and in vivo Preclinical models

MS2147

Course
In vitro and in vivo Preclinical models
Code
MS2147
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
A010 - CELL THERAPY, TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
3
Lecture Hours
18
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/17 - Histology
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Primo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
English
Course Contents
the major in vitro (2D, 3D) cellular models such as organoids
In vivo preclinical models (PDX mice, ortotopic cancer models)
How to design a project, 3R
Reference Texts
articles from scientific journal
Learning Outcomes
to learn how to set up a preclinical study with in vitro and in vivo models
Prerequisites
cell biology, Stem cells, molecular biology, experimental oncology
Teaching Methods
power point presentation and video lessons.
Seminars organised by the students on chosen topic of the program
Additional Information
A group presentation of a paper with a written revision of the
chosen article and power point presentation.
Assessment Methods
Score obtained by presentation of the paper (up to 15 points) and a written exam of 18 questions with multiple choice answers, only one is correct.
Detailed Syllabus
the major in vitro (2D, 3D) cellular models such as organoids and their application in research
In vivo preclinical models (PDX mice, ortotopic cancer models)
How to design a project, 3R in animal models,
Research Methodology
Expected Learning Outcomes
to be able to design a preclinical study for a topic from cancer reseach to regenerative medicine
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