REGENERATION TECHNIQUES IN VISUAL DISEASES
cod. 1005379

Academic year 2012/13
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Malattie apparato visivo (MED/30)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
7 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: REGENERATION OF DIFFERENTIATED TISSUES

Learning objectives

Gain a detailed understanding on:
functional anatomy of the components that structure the stem cell niches of the eye;
techniques of isolation, characterization, expansion and differentiation of retinal and corneal progenitor cell; regeneration techniques in eye diseases and new techniques in corneal transplantation.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Anatomy of the eye
Functional anatomy of the eye’s stem cell niches.
The corneal and retinal stem cells.
Regeneration techniques in eye diseases
New techniques in corneal transplantation.

Full programme

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Bibliography

International reviews and scientific commentaries will dispensed by the teacher
issues.

Teaching methods

Oral lessons

Assessment methods and criteria

written exam

Other information

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