Learning objectives
Allow the student to know and understand the underlying mechanisms of neoplastic transformation and major systemic effects of tumors such as cancer cachexia, and paraneoplastic syndromes. Emphasis will be given to molecular oncology in order to allow the student to apply the knowledge gained to the understanding of the mechanism of action of new targeted agents.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Molecular basis of cancer. Tumor-host interaction. Molecular diagnostics of cancer. New targeted therapies.
Full programme
Molecular bases of cancer. Stem cells. Host tumor interaction. Paraneoplastic syndromes. Tumor markers. Molecular diagnostics of neoplasms. Chemotherapeutic drugs. New targeted therapies.
Bibliography
Robbins e Cotran: Le Basi Patologiche delle Malattie. Edra. IX edizione.
Fortunato Ciardiello: Oncologia Medica. Idelson Gnocchi. II edizione
Teaching methods
According to the regulation of the Italian Government and the University of Parma about the COVID-19 pandemics, the present course is realized with frontal lessons via mixed in-presence and at-distance modality. In particular, the teacher takes lessons in the classroom with the help of PC (Powerpoint slides) ; simultaneous connection of the PC to the Teams platform in streaming modality ensures connection with students not present in the classroom. Each lesson is registered and loaded in the Elly portal of the course, together with the slides.
The teacher is available for further explanations in office or by distance via Teams after e-mail appointment, or via chat on Elly platform.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives of the course provides an oral examination. Through questions regarding the course content will be determined whether the student has achieved the goal of knowledge and understanding of the content and if he has reached the goal of applying the acquired knowledge.
In case the COVID-related sanitary emergence continues, the examination will proceed on the Teams platform (see the guidelines at the address: http://selma.unipr.it/).
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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