Scientific Biomedical Communication

The course aims to delve into the communicative processes of science and medicine from clinical and biological perspectives. It intends to provide knowledge on the basics of genetics, cancer genetics, gene transfer, genetic correction systems (e.g., CrisprCas9), as well as aberrant processes in genetic diseases. Embryonic, adult, and induced stem cells will be discussed on specific genetic and acquired pathologies, including cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, bone dysplasia, immunodeficiencies, progeria, and cancer. Preclinical data in animal models and clinical data in humans will be discussed, also with a perspective on science and medicine communication with the media. The course includes a practical component on science and medicine communication to develop effective and critical communication of basic and applied research.

Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology

• Hartwell et al.: GENETICA dall'analisi formale alla genomica • Saggio: L’età se esiste • Bencivelli de Ceglia: Comunicare la scienza • Meldolesi: E l'uomo creò l'uomo. CRISPR e la rivoluzione dell’editing genomico The teaching material is available on the e-learning platform.

Not mandatory

•Writing of science and medical communication pieces with in-class tutoring. •Alternatively, writing an article in class without sources on the exam date. For everyone, the recording of grades will take place on the exam date.

• Hartwell et al.: GENETICA dall'analisi formale alla genomica • Alberts and Johnson: Molecular Biology of the Cell • Saggio: L’età se esiste • Bencivelli de Ceglia: Comunicare la scienza • Meldolesi: E l'uomo creò l'uomo. CRISPR e la rivoluzione dell’editing genomico Teaching material is available on elearning website.

Lectures and writing workshops on specific topics covered in the course.

The course aims to delve into the communicative processes of science and medicine from clinical and biological perspectives. It intends to provide knowledge on the basics of genetics, cancer genetics, gene transfer, genetic correction systems (e.g., CrisprCas9), as well as aberrant processes in genetic diseases. Embryonic, adult, and induced stem cells will be discussed on specific genetic and acquired pathologies, including cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, bone dysplasia, immunodeficiencies, progeria, and cancer. Preclinical data in animal models and clinical data in humans will be discussed, also with a perspective on science and medicine communication with the media. The course includes a practical component on science and medicine communication to develop effective and critical communication of basic and applied research.

Basic knowledge of genetics and cell biology

• Hartwell et al.: GENETICA dall'analisi formale alla genomica • Saggio: L’età se esiste • Bencivelli de Ceglia: Comunicare la scienza • Meldolesi: E l'uomo creò l'uomo. CRISPR e la rivoluzione dell’editing genomico The teaching material is available on the e-learning platform.

Not mandatory

•Writing of science and medical communication pieces with in-class tutoring. •Alternatively, writing an article in class without sources on the exam date. For everyone, the recording of grades will take place on the exam date.

• Hartwell et al.: GENETICA dall'analisi formale alla genomica • Alberts and Johnson: Molecular Biology of the Cell • Saggio: L’età se esiste • Bencivelli de Ceglia: Comunicare la scienza • Meldolesi: E l'uomo creò l'uomo. CRISPR e la rivoluzione dell’editing genomico Teaching material is available on elearning website.

Lectures and writing workshops on specific topics covered in the course.