Ateneo - UPO

Gross and microscopic structure of normal human skin and underlying tissues together with skin appendages. Notes on tissue damage (mechanical or burn-induced), mechanisms involved in regeneration, and in vitro and in vivo study models

Gray’s Anatomy, The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. PowerPoint presentations, links to video lessons, links to websites, and PDF scientific pubblications.

The course aims to provide students with adequate information regarding gross anatomy of skin and microscopic confidence in its structure. Moreover aims to give students: – technical skills to study in vitro skin regeneration; – search in the literature to develop an idea of skin regeneration identifying strengths and weaknesses; - laboratory experience with 3D cell cultures for the creation of a tissue regeneration study model

Fundamentals of cellular biology and histology

Lectures, videos, seminars, lab practicals, upside down class

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Gross anatomy of skin and lines. Skin structure: layers of epidermis, the papillary dermis, the reticular dermis, hypodermis. Microscope-Learning 1: the skin and the hypodermis. Appendages of the skin: nails, hair and hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands. The skin throughout life. Disorders of the integumentary system. Microscope-Learning 2: appendages of the skin and examples of disorders. LAB: in vitro models to study skin tissue regeneration.

The students will acquire comprehensive theoretical knowledge of the structure and role of skin in the human body physiology. They will develop a substantial set of skills, including the ability to critically analyse and discuss clinical and experimental themes related to skin structure and functions and the knowledge of their possible applications in other scientific fields. They will acquire the use of specific scientific and technical language improving their competence in the scientific communication. They will be able to cultivate cells in 3D by creating an in vitro skin model that they will analyze microscopically after embedding in paraffin, cutting and staining.