Teaching code

DF-0022

Teacher

Simonetta Friso

Coordinator

Simonetta Friso

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

1° semestre dal Sep 30, 2019 al Jan 10, 2020.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

Main objectives of the teaching course:

After attending the teaching course the student will know:
1) basic knowledge on epigenetics and mechanisms of gene-nutrient interactions affecting epigenetics;
2) main mechanisms through which some nutrients may alter gene expression by modifying epigenetic phenomena;
3) relationships between genes and nutrients and epigenetic mechanisms in major diseases;
4) main strategies on how to approach disease prevention by way of modifying gene expression mechanisms through epigenetics using a correct nutritional approach.

Program

I) October, 28th 2019 (“Introduction to Epigenetics”)
II) November, 4th 2019 (“Effects of nutrients on DNA methylation and histone modifications”)
III) November, 18th 2019 (“Gene-nutrients interactions and epigenetics: models from major chronic diseases”)
IV) November, 26th 2019 (“Methods of approach to the study of epigenetics and epigenomics ”)
Schedule: 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Room for the October 28th 2019 class: Aula Magna Giorgio De Sandre, Lente Didattica.
Room for the November 4th, 18th classes will be at: Aula E Lente Didattica Policlinico Borgo Roma
Room for the November 26th class: Aula F Lente Didattica Policlinico Borgo Roma
Maximum number of students accepted for the course: 30
The course is thought for students of the fifth and sixth year of Medical School or last two years of other courses such as, for instance, Agroindustrial Biotechnology, Agri-Food Biotechnologies, Medical Biotechnology.

Examination Methods

Evaluation of idoneity based on tests performed during the teaching course