Learning objectives
The student must be able to know the pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinic of blood diseases and the approach to the haematological patient from a diagnostic point of view with hints of therapy.
To do this, basic notions on the pathophysiology of the hematopoietic system are required as well as in-depth analysis of conventional and innovative diagnostic techniques and therapies. Furthermore, the student must acquire knowledge on the principles of stem cell therapy for curative purposes for onco-haematological diseases.
Prerequisites
Course unit content
Notions of pathophysiology of hematopoiesis and on the main neoplastic and benign haemopathies
Full programme
Blood cells and hematopoiesis
Diagnosis of blood diseases
Anemias: classification
Aplastic anemia
Hereditary anemias (Thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, hemoglobonipathies, sferocytosis, G6PDH deficiency)
Iron deficiency and anemia sideropenic
hemolytic anemia
Myelodisplastic syndrome
Acute leukemias
Chronic myeloid Leukemia
Myeloproliferative neoplasia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia and lymphoproliferative disorders.
Lymphomas
Monoclonal gammopathies: MGUS, Smoldering myeloma, multiple myeloma,
AL Amiloydosis and MGRS.
Waldenstrom
macroglubulinemia
Thrombocytopenias and bleeding disorders.
Hemopoietic stem cell trasplantation
Monoclonal antibodies and new cellular therapies.
Bibliography
1-Ematologia per Medicina, Scienze Biologiche, Biotecnologie Mediche di N. Giuliani e A. Olivieri; Edizioni Idelson Gnocchi
2-MT VOSO-N GIULIANI-A. OLIVIERI-A.VENDITTI
Hematology
Edizione Idelson-Gnocchi
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives involves an oral examination. It will be assested if student has achieved knowledge and understanding of the contents.
Other information
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
