- Docente: Tatiana Gianni
- Credits: 3
- SSD: BIO/19
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Tatiana Gianni (Modulo 1) Tatiana Gianni (Modulo 2) Tatiana Gianni (Modulo 3)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2) Traditional lectures (Modulo 3)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 5904)
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from Jun 03, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
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from Jun 17, 2025 to Jun 26, 2025
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from Jul 01, 2025 to Jul 10, 2025
Course contents
Oncolytic viruses coupled with immunotherapy are currently one of the most promising alternatives for certain types of tumors toward which standard therapies are ineffective. Knowledge of this anticancer approach allows the student to expand his or her expertise on alternative cancer therapies. Modifications that can be introduced into a virus in order to make it specific for cancer cells will be considered during the course. Examples of oncolytic viruses encoding genes designed to stimulate the immune response toward the tumor will be examined, and the inherent criticalities of using oncolytic therapy will be considered. Data from various clinical trials currently underway will also be shown and analyzed.
Readings/Bibliography
The slides and notes taken in class are indispensable for exam preparation.
Some articles of interest will also be pointed out for the purpose of furthering certain topics.
Teaching methods
Lectures on course topics are based exclusively on scientific publications and the results (total/partial) of various ongoing clinical trials.
Assessment methods
Presentation and discussion of a selected scientific article
Teaching tools
Instructional materials presented in class will be made available to the student in electronic format.
Office hours
See the website of Tatiana Gianni