THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

The course objectives are as follows: To understand the key theories regarding the origin and evolution of viruses and parasites. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological and molecular processes involved in the interaction between microorganisms and hosts, as well as in pathogenicity. To explore the causes and mechanisms behind major viral and parasitic diseases. To study the molecular mechanisms involved in antiviral resistance. To learn about the application of key biotechnologies in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. These goals will be achieved through traditional lectures, seminars, and interactive activities.

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OMBRETTA TURRIZIANI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
MOLECULAR VIROLOGY Virus structure The life cycle of RNA and DNA viruses Viral Pathogenesis Origin and evolution of DNA and viruses Genetic variability of viruses Immunodeficiency virus: structure and life cycle Genetic mechanisms of resistance to antiretroviral drugs HIV infection diagnosis HIV: strategy of eradication Hepatis C virus: structure and life cycle and diagnosis Genetic mechanisms of resistance to anti-HCV drugs Hepatis B virus: structure, life cycle and diagnosis Genetic mechanisms of resistance to anti-HBV drugs Coronaviridae: structure and replication Genetic variability of coronaviruses Orthomixoviridae: structure, life cycle, treatment and diagnosis Papillomaviridae: structure, life cycle and pathogenesis Virus and miRNA
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the immune response, cellular and molecular biology and basic knowledge of genomic approaches and genetic transformation
Books
PDF lessons; Scientific articles and material provided by teacher.
Exam mode
The oral test is based on questions relating both to the general part of the course (replication cycle of viruses, viral pathogenesis, etc.) and to the more "specialist" part such as HIV and drug resistance, HPV and oncogenesis. To Pass the test student must obtain a note of 18/30 for each subject of the integrated teach. Student must possess a sufficient knowledge of the program To obtain a note of 30/30 with distinction student must possess an excellent knowledge of the whole program using a correct terminology to expose the topics
Lesson mode
The course consists of frontal lessons and seminars. During the lessons, the teacher stimulates the students with questions related to what has just been presented, with the aim of making them participate and stimulate the study at home, lesson by lesson. The course also includes frontal lesson in the laboratory
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedical Biotechnology
  • CurriculumBioingegneristico
  • Year1st year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDMED/07
  • CFU3