Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/04
6
B
BIO/10
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
MED/43
6
B
BIO/14
6
B
MED/15
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/12
6
B
MED/03
6
B
MED/08
6
B
MED/03
Two courses to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/10
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
CHIM/06
6
B
INF/01
Three courses to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/10

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
2
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
40
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
2
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Two courses to be chosen among the following ("Biotechnology in Neuroscience" and "Clinical proteomics" 1st and 2nd year; the other courses 2nd year only)
6
C
BIO/17
6
C
CHIM/01
6
C
BIO/15
6
C
FIS/01
6
C
MED/04
6
C
BIO/15

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Protein misfolding and human diseases  (2020/2021)

Teaching code

4S003664

Academic staff

Paola Dominici, Filippo Favretto

Coordinator

Paola Dominici

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY

Period

II semestre dal Mar 1, 2021 al Jun 11, 2021.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

This course aims to provide information on conformational disease, protein quality control system, chaperone,inherited disorders. In particular, students will gain familiarity with principles of protein misfolding; protein misfolding disease; medical aspects of disease: diagnosis and current therapies

Program

Protein folding and misfolding
Cellular Strategies of Protein Quality Control (PQC)
Molecular chaperones
Structure and Function of the HSP90 machinery
The amyloid state
Tau Proteins
Molecular Pathogenesis of Alzheimer Disease
Techniques for Monitoring Protein Misfolding and Aggregation
Antibodies and protein misfolding
α-Synuclein misfolding and aggregation in Parkinson’s disease
Molecular Pathogenesis in Huntington’s Disease
Superoxide Dismutase in Familial ALS
α1-antitrypsin deficiency
Prions and prionoids
The 26S Proteasome
Targeting the 26S Proteasome
Strategies that target protein aggregation

Examination Methods

Written test.
The exam consists of 5 open-ended questions on course topics.
The student will choose three out of five questions, he/she will be allowed to answer both in Italian and in English.
The maximum time of the test is two hours

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE