Nursing and Midwifery Sciences

As part of the module students will be provided with the tools for an adequate and critical knowledge: - of the aetiological factors responsible for the alterations of cell function, and of the cellular and molecular pathogenic mechanisms; - of cell proliferation and apoptosis control; - of the mechanisms of neoplastic cell transformation, and the new approaches of the personalized medicine; - Of inflammation processes and fever - of the Etiology and pathogenesis of immune disorders / autoimmunity, - of the role of transplant immunology, immune deficiencies and hospital infections.

Basic knowledge of cell biology, chemistry and physics acquired during high school courses are considered prerequisites.

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Attendance is mandatory

the exam will be an oral discussion on the topics of the course.

During the lesson the teacher will present the topics through the support of Powerpoint or similar presentations, and will interact with the students to verify understanding of the topics.