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Life Sciences and Biotechnology

Ferrara University

Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology of Ferrara University

Main Areas of Interest

Studies of :

Genetic Disease: Thalassemia and Cystic Fibrosis;
Cancer: brain(glioma and neuroblastoma), breast and colon.

Methods of analysis:

Cystic fibrosis, thalassemia and cancer cell colture models,
treatment with compounds, (extracts from plants, new synthesis compounds, PNAs -peptide nucleic acids- antimicroRNA molecules)
transfection,
analysis of microRNAs,
analysis of gene expression: transcripts and proteins,
analysis of apoptosis,
analysis of cytokines.

Techniques You Will Learn

Techniques: Proliferative and citotoxic tests, RT-qPCR, Digital PCR, cytofluorimetry FACS and MUSE analysis, Luminex analysis, Fluorescence analysis (Biostation and Fluorescence microscope), Western Blotting.

Topics: genetic, molecular and cellular biology and biotechnology

Curriculum

Can Be Customized

Accommodation

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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

All are eligible

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. Enrica Fabbri and Prof.Monica Borgatti.

Affiliation: Ferrara University

Address: via Fossato di Mortara 74; 44121 Ferrara, Italy

Website URL: http://www.unife.it/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.