THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

General objectives The main objective of the course will be to provide students with competences related to the fundamental principles of the immune response, the role of immune cells in pathological conditions and the possible therapeutic strategies used for the modulation of its functions. Specific objectives This course is aimed at understanding the molecular and cellular basis of the immune response and the fundamental mechanisms responsible for its protective functions as well as the scientific- experimental methodologies used for the study of these mechanisms. The student will comprehend the specific role of immune cells in the resistance against pathogens, the immune surveillance against tumors, and immune-mediated diseases. In addition, the student will understand the use of therapeutic approaches aimed at modulating the immune response in different pathological conditions. A further purpose is represented the by the acquisition of the fundamental and common elements of medical terminology to communicate effectively with doctors and others health workers and the ability to deepen the study independently.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomical-histological basis of human systems and apparatuses and microbiology is indispensable for the understanding of the course contents and the achievement of the learning objectives. Moreover, notions of molecular biology are also important while knowledge of pathological mechanisms of inflammatory conditions and tumors is useful.
Frequency
Mandatory
Exam mode
The examination test will consist of an oral interview aimed at ascertaining the student's actual achievement of the training objectives To pass the examination, a vote of not less than 18/30 must be achieved. During the oral interview the student must prove that he has acquired: -Sufficient knowledge of the main cellular and molecular components of the immune system and the biological mechanisms that regulate its protective function; -A basic knowledge of the role of immune cells in pathological conditions. -Sufficient knowledge of the therapeutic approaches aimed at modulating the immune response in different pathological conditions. To achieve a score equal to 30/30 cum laude, the student must prove that he has acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course. For the purposes of the evaluation, the student's ability to reason and to explain the topics clearly and with the right terminology will be taken into account, demonstrating the ability to connect them in a logical and coherent way.
Lesson mode
Frontal lessons
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CoursePharmacy
  • CurriculumCurriculum unico
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDMED/46
  • CFU3