Ateneo - UPO

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

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the course aims to deepen the use of flow cytometry as a diagnostic tool for immunodeficiencies

Knowledge on basic Immunological processes

Frontal lessons + clinical cases

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.

Written exam with multiple choice questions

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

Students will have to demonstrate knowledge of the flow cytometry method applied to the diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies