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.

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
7
A/B
BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
A/B
M-DEA/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
5
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01
8
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/01

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B/C
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/06 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/07
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
5
A/B
M-DEA/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
5
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01
8
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/01
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B/C
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,M-PSI/06 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/07
6
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S02742

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/05 - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Period

FISIO VR 2^ ANNO - 1^ SEMESTRE dal Oct 3, 2016 al Nov 18, 2016.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

- understanding of the mechanisms of cellular and molecular damage
- understanding of the pathogenetic processes
- understanding of the mechanisms aimed at the maintenance and recovery of the healthy state

Program

1. Introduction
General concepts
Homeostasis.
Pathogenesis
Etiology
Glossary

2. Cellular pathology
Pathogenesis of hypoxia, ischemia and oxidative stress.
Cellular death: apoptosis and necrosis
molecular markers of cell death

3. The innate immune response
Mononuclear phagocytes: features and functions
Acute inflammation: vascular changes and cellular events
Inflammatory exudate: characteristics and functions
Chemical Mediators and Regulators of Inflammation
Leucocyte recruitment
Leukocyte effector mechanisms ( phagocytosis, Killing and degradation of phagocytosed Microbes)
Systemic effects of inflammation
Outcomes of acute inflammation:
Chronic inflammation
Resolution: Regeneration and repair.
Scarring

4. Basic immunology
Innate and adaptive immunity: general concepts
Cells and tissues of the immune system
Overview of normal immune responses
Cellular and humoral immunity. Vaccines

5. Pathological changes of cellular differentiation and proliferation
Neoplasia (general concepts)
Morphological, molecular and functional features of the neoplastic cell
Nomenclature
Molecular bases of carcinogenesis: oncogenes and oncosuppressors



Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Mozzo Pierluigi Materiale didattico e informatico distribuito dal docente 2018
Pontieri GM Patologia e Fisiopatologia Generale per i corsi di laurea in professioni sanitarie (ristampa aggiornata) Edizioni Piccin, Padova 2007
Emanuel Rubin, Howard M. Reisner Patologia Generale. L'essenziale Piccin 2015 978-88-299-2740-1

Examination Methods

written test

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