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.

activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
2
F
-
12
D
-
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
2 courses among the following ("BIOTECHNOLOGY IN NEUROSCIENCE" 1ST YEAR; "CLINICAL PROTEOMICS" 1ST and2ND 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

Stem cells biology  (2022/2023)

Teaching code

4S003675

Teacher

Mauro Krampera

Coordinator

Mauro Krampera

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/15 - BLOOD DISEASES

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 6, 2023 al Jun 16, 2023.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims at giving a general overview on biological features and clinical application of embryonic, fetal and adult stem cells. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, bone marrow microenvironment in normal and pathological hematopoiesis and problems related to stem cell-based approaches to regenerative medicine are particularly developed and discussed.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Regular enrollment in the 1st year of the Master's

Program

- INTRODUCTION TO STEM CELLS
- EMBRIOLOGY and ORGANOGENESIS
- EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS (ESCs) and INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS (iPSCs)
- HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS (HSCs)
- LEUKEMIA STEM CELLS (LSCs)
- MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS (MSCs)
- STROMA & CANCER
- EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES
- NOTCH & WNT PATHWAYS
- CARDIAC and LUNG STEM CELLS
- NEURAL STEM CELLS
- GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE
- CAR T CELLS

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Face-to-face lessons, interacting actively with the teacher

Learning assessment procedures

Final exam: single and oral, in English

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

Evaluation criteria

The student must show to know the concepts developed during the course and to be able to discuss the issues related to the technologies used for the clinical use of stem cells.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

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Exam language

English