Biotechnological and molecular strategies in the control of parasites and vector-borne diseases
A.A. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
Non definiti
Expected learning outcomes
Non definiti
Periodo: Primo semestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Course syllabus and organization
Edizione unica
Responsabile
Programma
Vector-borne diseases: a major challenge to the human health and agriculture
Insect and parasite genomics: biology and applications
Biological strategies and biotechnologies to suppress parasite and disease vector populations
Genetically modified insects: methods and applications
Novel strategies in vaccine development 1: hidden antigens and altruistic vaccines
Novel strategies in vaccine development 2: live, engineered vaccine vehicles and immune
polarization
Bioinformatics and population genomics in parasite control
Wolbachia: male killing, feminization and sterility induction in the control of insect populations
Paratransgenesis: the use of genetically modified symbionts in disease control
The course will include seminars by invited scientists
Insect and parasite genomics: biology and applications
Biological strategies and biotechnologies to suppress parasite and disease vector populations
Genetically modified insects: methods and applications
Novel strategies in vaccine development 1: hidden antigens and altruistic vaccines
Novel strategies in vaccine development 2: live, engineered vaccine vehicles and immune
polarization
Bioinformatics and population genomics in parasite control
Wolbachia: male killing, feminization and sterility induction in the control of insect populations
Paratransgenesis: the use of genetically modified symbionts in disease control
The course will include seminars by invited scientists
VET/06 - PARASSITOLOGIA E MALATTIE PARASSITARIE DEGLI ANIMALI - CFU: 6
Lectures: 48 ore
Docenti:
Comandatore Francesco, Epis Sara
Professor(s)