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
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
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One course among the followingOne course among the followingTwo courses among the followingThree courses among the following2° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
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Two courses among:
- 2nd year - Molecular farming, Toxicology and applied pharmacology, Systems biology, Radioactivity and radiation protection - delivered in 2026/2027
- 1st and 2nd year - Biotechnology in neuroscience, Clinical proteomics - delivered in 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
A.A. 2025/2026: BIOTECHNOLOGY IN NEUROSCIENCE not available 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.
Protein misfolding and human diseases (2025/2026)
Teaching code
4S003664
Academic staff
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY
Period
2nd semester dal Mar 2, 2026 al Jun 12, 2026.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
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
Prerequisites and basic notions
No prior knowledge is required to follow the course
Program
Role of aberrant aggregation of the alpha-synuclein protein in Parkinson's disease; mechanisms of cellular control; Role of aberrant aggregation of the tau protein in Alzheimer's disease; Biophysical methodologies for the study of protein aggregation
Didactic methods
Classroom lesson in English
Learning assessment procedures
Written test on the topics covered in the course
Evaluation criteria
Assessment of knowledge acquired during the course will be done through a two-hour written exam. The grade will be out of 30.
Exam language
Inglese
