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Basic Research in Assisted Reproduction
MODALITY: Online
CENTER: IVIRMA Global Education
CREDITS: 20 ECTS
Basic Research in Assisted Reproduction
MODALITY: Online
CENTER: IVIRMA Global Education
CREDITS: 20 ECTS
Basic Research in Assisted Reproduction
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LANGUAGE: English
ProgramData
Hours:
20 theoretical
Enrollment:
350 €
Type:
Online courses
Location:
Campus NEO
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Description
Biomedical Professionals, Biotechnologists, Andrologists and Embryologists
20 ECMEC's
Academic information
Competencies
Course Coordination:
Francisco Domínguez Hernández
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1. Basic research in AR
2. Isolation techniques and study of nucleic acids
3. Isolation techniques and study of proteins
4. Morphological location: Immunohistochemmistry, confocal and electron microscopy
5. Culture of human endometrial epitelial and stromal cells
6. In vivo studies with experimental animals. Models for endometriosis research
7. Applications of omic sciences as non-invasive diagnostic tools
8. Evaluation of the impact of environmental pollutants on fertility and assisted reproduction outcomes
9. Embryo implantation: Mechanisms and new in vitro models
10. Alteration of endometrial function due to exogenous pollutants and their damage mechanisms
11. Introduction to statistics I
12. Introduction to statistics II
13. Introduction to research and Good Clinical Practices
14. Preparing a research project
15. Roles and Responsabilities of those involved in a clinical trial
16. Drug development process
17. Classification of research projects
18. Use of research results: publication of results
19. Writing scientific articles
20. Ethics in scientific communications
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20 theoretical
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350 €
Program Data
Campus NEO
Intended for
Biomedical Professionals, Biotechnologists, Andrologists and Embryologists
Description
This course will explain different molecular and cell biology techniques that are used most frequently in the field of assisted reproduction. Among them, we will consider techniques to study nucleic acids such as PCR, quantitative PCR, and expression arrays.
Regarding the study of proteins, we will include Western blot, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and global proteomic techniques such as DIGE or liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. In addition, we will also explain how to work in a cell culture laboratory, and we will detail several cell models that are usually handled in research such as immortalized cell lines or animal models such as rats or mice.
We will also study massive sequencing techniques, introduction to statistics and all aspects related to the elaboration of a research project.
Skills
- Describe the fundamentals of basic research emphasizing on the lines of research related to Human Reproduction.
- Explain the process of elaboration and classification of research projects.
- Apply basic research techniques to human reproduction including cell culture, isolation and study of proteins (proteomics), and nucleic acids (genomics).
- Design and carry out experiments to address research questions in the field of assisted reproduction applying the methodology of practical research: state of the question, work hypothesis, search for sources, reasoned exposition of arguments, and formulation of conclusions.
- Analyze the experimental data and evaluate the validity and relevance of the results obtained.
- Critically evaluate scientific literature related to assisted reproduction and synthesize information to identify areas for future research.
- Evaluate the impact of basic research in assisted reproduction on the advancement of scientific knowledge and the improvement of technologies and clinical treatments.
Program
Program
1. Basic research in AR
2. Isolation techniques and study of nucleic acids
3. Isolation techniques and study of proteins
4. Morphological location: Immunohistochemmistry, confocal and electron microscopy
5. Culture of human endometrial epitelial and stromal cells
6. In vivo studies with experimental animals. Models for endometriosis research
7. Applications of omic sciences as non-invasive diagnostic tools
8. Evaluation of the impact of environmental pollutants on fertility and assisted reproduction outcomes
9. Embryo implantation: Mechanisms and new in vitro models
10. Alteration of endometrial function due to exogenous pollutants and their damage mechanisms
11. Introduction to statistics I
12. Introduction to statistics II
13. Introduction to research and Good Clinical Practices
14. Preparing a research project
15. Roles and Responsabilities of those involved in a clinical trial
16. Drug development process
17. Classification of research projects
18. Use of research results: publication of results
19. Writing scientific articles
20. Ethics in scientific communications