BIOTECHNOLOGY IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTION
BIOTECNOLOGIE DELLA RIPRODUZIONE ASSISTITA
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| 2017/2018 | 6 |
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| Laura Francesca Rienzi |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The aim of the course is to acquire notions on human reproduction and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). The most recent knowledge on gametogenesis, embryogenesis, genetics in reproduction and ART will be illustrated. All the ART technologies such as: sperm evaluation and preparation, intra-uterine insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), gamete and embryo cryo-preservation and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis will be described. Furthermore, notions on Quality Assessment and Management in ART and the specific Italian Legislation on the field will be explained.
Program
01 – Human Gametogenesis: spermatogeneis and oogenesis (6 hours)
02 – Sperm evaluation, sperm preparation and intra-uterine insemination (5 hours)
03 – In vitro fertilization: ovarian stimulation, oocyte and sperm retrieval, in vitro fertilization (IVF and ICSI), embryo transfer (6 hours)
04 – Oocyte and embryo evaluatiuon (5 hours)
05 – Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos (5 hours)
06 – IVF results and their social impact (5 hours)
07 – Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis ( 6 hours)
08 – Quality Managment and Assurance, Italian Legislation (4 hours)
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Course books
1) WHO laboratory manual for the Examination and processing of human semen FIFTH EDITION 2010
2) Medicina della Riproduzione Umana: Borini A, Ubaldi FM, CIC Edizioni Internazionali 2010
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Course books
1) WHO laboratory manual for the Examination and processing of human semen FIFTH EDITION 2010
2) Medicina della Riproduzione Umana: Borini A, Ubaldi FM, CIC Edizioni Internazionali 2010
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