Biomedical Laboratory techniques - Course F - ASL Rieti

MAURIZIO SORICE
GLORIA RIITANO
ANTONELLA CAPOZZI

At the end of the integrative educational activities (ADE) and seminars, the student will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
Describe the fundamental principles of biomedical laboratory techniques applied to clinical diagnostics and research.
Understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pathophysiological processes, with particular focus on inflammation, coagulation, immune response, and neoplastic transformation.
Know the basic principles of the main analytical methods (biochemical, immunological, and molecular) used in the biomedical laboratory.
Recognize safety and quality standards in laboratory practice, including good laboratory practice (GLP) and internal/external quality control.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Correctly apply basic biomedical laboratory techniques in the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of biological samples.
Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical activity to understand the clinical meaning of laboratory results.
Properly operate laboratory equipment and use information systems for analytical data management.
Making judgements
Evaluate the quality and reliability of laboratory data and interpret their diagnostic significance.
Identify and solve technical or interpretative issues encountered during experimental or diagnostic work.
Communication skills
Communicate clearly and appropriately with healthcare team members regarding laboratory results and technical issues.
Use scientific terminology effectively in both Italian and English when describing protocols, methodologies, and results.
Learning skills
Independently update their knowledge on technological and methodological innovations in the biomedical laboratory field.
Deepen specific topics presented during seminars through critical consultation of international scientific literature.

Knowledge on biology, genetics, microbiology, anatomy, chemistry and biochemistry.

-Autoimmunity
-Pathogenetic mechanisms of autoimmunity: Genetic factors
-Clinical signs in autoimmune diseases
-Diagnostic approach for confirming suspected systemic autoimmune diseases
-Diagnostic approach for confirming suspected organ-specific autoimmune diseases
-Rheumatoid arthritis and thyroiditis
-Celiac disease
-Immunofluorescence and ELISA for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases

Handouts and slides provided by the teacher.

Frontal teaching.

Mandatory attendance

Oral test.

Questions about topics included in the program.

• In-depth study of the main immunodiagnostic techniques.