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Immunopharmacology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

University of Perugia

Main Areas of Interest

The main research areas of our group are:

Immunopharmacology
Molecular basis of inflammatory bowel diseases and new treatments
Study of the molecular mechanisms of glucocorticoid effects

Techniques You Will Learn

Experimental techniques you will learn during your program here:

According to the timeline of our projects, these techniques will be used:

protein detection systems
DNA, RNA extraction, Real time PCR for quantitative gene expression
cell culture and transfection techniques
cell viability/toxicity assays (necrosis, apoptosis, cell cycle analysis,)
immunofluorescence on cultured cells and primary human tissues (biopsies), to detect protein expression and protein to protein interaction
flow cytometry
molecular gene cloning
bioinformatics: analysis of publicly available databases to determine gene expression

Curriculum

2-, 4-, 8-, and 12-week program

Independently of the program that will be chosen, the fellow will be trained by a PhD student and myself. He/she can learn those techniques that are in use at the time of arrival in the lab, according to the mid-point reached by each project.

The fellow will be trained to run each experiment, based on the skills he/she gained in the past. Every single experiment at first will be described and performed under the fellow supervision, then left in his/her hands. The lab, located in 6 rooms and one open space, is shared with other groups (Pharmacology groups) in which the fellow will find a friendly atmosphere. Once a week he/she will take part to the group-meeting to discuss results and new plans.

All throughout the training any peculiar challenges or specific requests of a fellow will be fully considered to ensure a responsive, relevant and adequate training plan is developed for them.

During the long-term programs, fellows will also have the opportunity to participate to seminars with international guests (if planned by the Departmental organization), winter school on biotechnologies (only in January, in English), and the “biotechnological drugs” course (by myself) from March to May each year (in English).

Accommodation

Guest house/accommodation near the lab (2-5 minutes walking)

Apartment rental options or hotels are available nearby the labs at San Sisto district (fellows can check in the website of Vrbo, Airbnb, https://www.booking.com/ seeking for “hotel Perugia San Sisto”).

We can help find an accommodation if needed.

Alternatively, the city centre offers many opportunities for accomodations, and the possibility to live the life of the city on feet. Buses are available to link the centre to the hospital/university, where the labs are located.

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
6 weeks	$1,500.00
12 weeks	$2,750.00

This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.

Who Can Apply

Independently of the program that will be chosen, the fellow will be trained by a PhD student and myself.

Host Details

Host Name: Dr. Simona Ronchetti

Affiliation: University of Perugia

Address: Piazza dell'Università, 1, 06123 Perugia PG, Italy

Website URL: https://www.unipg.it/

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.

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