42831 - Genetic Pathology Diagnostic Techniques

Academic Year 2009/2010

  • 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