The course will provide knowledges about the roles and functions of the biomarkers frequently used in Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, as well as their diagnostic-prognostic usefulness  in the Research and Laboratory Medicine fields.

During the lessons it will be provided also the basis of Anatomy and Physiology useful for better understanding the main topics of the course.

1. Clinical Biochemistry approaches for diagnosis, prognosis and disease progession

2. Hydo-electrolytic balance
 
3. Circulatory systems (blood plasma, cells and vessels) 
 
4. Basis of Nutrition
 
5. Oxidative stress 
 
6. Endocrine system

7. Clinical Biochemistry of some organs (Heart, Pancreas, Liver, Kidney)
8. Molecular diagnosis by Clinical Molecular Biology: main clinical applications.

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Students of the Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology course will have to demonstrate: 

D1. Knowledge and understanding: knowing the main metabolic pathways involved in Laboratory Medicine, knowing the application areas in the identification and practical use of Biomarkers. Understanding etiopathogenetic mechanisms initiation, evolution and progression of acute and chronic organ diseases. Understand and use the specific language of the discipline, also through active and active participation in lessons and seminars, using the teaching material indicated by the teacher. 

D2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: outline possible research topics, through the retrieval of bibliographic information and through the interpretation of scientific data, with theoretical and practical insights. Interactive discussions in the classroom and during seminars.

D3. Judgment skills: possess critical and in-depth reflection on the problems related to the loss of homeostasis and the prevention of organ pathologies; acquisition of critical interpretative skills through classroom discussions with the teacher and during the exam phase.

D4. Communication skills: acquire critical and participatory attitudes to the topics of the lessons using more efficient interpersonal communication techniques, also through IT-based scientific communication tools.

D5. Learning ability: develop and acquire the essential and appropriate skills for the analysis and critical evaluation of biomarkers based on laboratory diagnosis and/or prognosis; search for useful information to resolve uncertainties in Laboratory Medicine. The student will acquire the ability to interpret and independently judge laboratory pictures, in order to apply the knowledge acquired in the practice of the profession.

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

Not Provided

Teaching

Lessons and seminar activities

Course books

•  Albi, Beccari, Cataldi: Biochimica Clinica Essemnziale, Zanichelli Editore.
• Ciaccio, Lippi: Biochimica clinica e Medicina di Laboratorio, EdiSES.
• Sacchetti, e coll.: Medicina di Laboratorio & Diagnostica Genetica. Ed. Sorbona
• Bizzarri, e coll.: Interpretazione clinica degli esami di laboratorio, Piccin Ed.

Assessment

Oral exam

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Course books

The books are identical to that of attending students.

Assessment

The study program is identical to that of attending students.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

For further informations, please contact the Teacher via mail or by phone at +39-0722-304621