Master Program in Molecular Biotechnology

Immuno-based assays for translational medicine I

Immuno-based assays for translational medicine I

Academic year 2021/2022

• IMMUNO-BASED ASSAYS FOR TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (BIO0163 Pds 307-DDD)

Sommario del corso

• Course objectives
• Results of learning outcomes
• Course delivery
• Learning assessment methods
• Program
• Suggested textbooks and readings
• Notes
• Teaching tools

Course objectives

The main aims of the course are to make the student familiar with:

1. the major elements of the (natural and) adaptive immune systems (by recalling the knowledge acquired in previous courses of basic immunology);

1. how these elements can be manipulated in vitro and in vivo, either in the quest for further knowledge of immunity, or for the development of reagents (primarily antibody-based) that can be used for a huge number of application.

The students will learn the technical tools and immune-based approaches currently available to disclose the cellular and molecular mechanisms of human diseases. The topics of the course are interrelated with those covered in the other classes of the Master Program in Molecular Biotechnology, and the knowledge and competences acquired in this course are fundamental for a working career as a biotechnologist.

Results of learning outcomes

Students will acquire an integrated comprehension of the immune system and its mechanisms of action, and of the main immunological techniques used in laboratory practice to study the immune systems and pathologies, with a special focus on those used in the study of cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Moreover, the students will develop both oral and written communication skills that will enable them to discuss a scientific concept.

Course delivery

The material will be uploaded online (Moodle course BIO0163 - IBA - a.a. 2020/21; link: https://biotec.i-learn.unito.it/course/view.php?id=267) and discussed during online live meetings, where the students are invited to interact with the instructor by posing and answering questions.

Learning assessment methods

The teaching course grade determination consists of the evaluation of three aspects:

1. Student participation and attention:

The students are invited to interact with the instructor during the lesson by posing and answering questions.

At the end of each lesson, the students take a test with a few easy questions on the topics covered during the lesson.

2. Student capacity to present and critically analyze a scientific concept:

The students will have to submit (at defined deadlines) short written summaries of the major topics covered in lesson blocks.

3. Student learning:

At the end of the course the students take a test with multiple-choice questions on the topics covered during the course.

All three activities will concur in the final mark.

Program

Powerpoint files and scientific articles will be provided.

Note

Le modalità di svolgimento dell'attività didattica potranno subire variazioni in base alle limitazioni imposte dalla crisi sanitaria in corso. In ogni caso è assicurata la modalità a distanza per tutto l'anno accademico

• Teaching materials
• Exams and finals
• Go to Moodle
• Visit the forums