- Docente: Lorenzo Montanaro
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MED/05
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Techniques in the Biomedical Laboratory (for certified professional technicians in the biomedical laboratory) (cod. 0170)
Learning outcomes
Basic knowledge of the major diagnostic techniques in inherited disordes and of molecular techniques applied for the diagnosis of malignancies.
Course contents
Genetic test (definition)
Biochemical techniques
Molecular techniques:
Indirect genetic testing: RFLP, VNTR, SNP,
Direct genetic testing:
Techniques for known mutations: ARMS-PCR, ASO-PCR
Techniques for unknown mutations: SSCP, DGGE, DHPLC, PTT,
sequencing, DNA microarray.
Molecular diagnosis in tumor pathology
Real Time PCR
Teaching methods
Formal lessons, tutorials
Assessment methods
joint oral final examination with other disciplines of the integrated course.
Teaching tools
Agli studenti viene fornito in formato elettronico il materiale di supporto proiettato durante le le lezioni.
Office hours
See the website of Lorenzo Montanaro