Ateneo - UPO

Brief summary of the different human tissues - General characteristic of stem cells - Description of stem cell types and localization - Description of methods for stem cell isolation, growth and maintenance in culture - Introduction to stem cell-based therapy in preclinical and clinical settings

Tools (slides and scientific articles) made available by the teacher on the DIR platform

At the end of the course the student will be able to describe: - The general characteristics of stem cells - where the different stem cells are located - the functions of stem cells in humans - the processes of cell differentiation and quiescence - the potential benefits and risks of using stem cells in medicine

Basic notions Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

Classroom lectures and Power Point presentations (uploaded to DIR at the end of each lesson). Insights by reading scientific articles suggested by the teache

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.

Multiple-choice quiz (consisting of 10–12 questions) and one open question on an online platform to take together with the other modules of the course

Brief summary of body organization (cells, tissues, organs) - Stem cells and regeneration - Main stem cells characteristics and functions: embryonic and adult stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells - Stem cell localization and differentiation in different tissues (symmetric and asymmetric division) - Embryonic and adult stem cell isolation, characterization and maintenance in culture - Regulation of stem cell differentiation - Biology, localization and applications of hematopoietic, mesenchymal and neural stem cells - Stem cell-based therapies: nowadays and future applications

Acquisition of fundamental knowledge regarding the biology, location, and key characteristics of various types of human stem cells, in the context of their potential medical therapeutic use. Evaluation of the potential advantages and disadvantages of using stem cells for specific therapies