PROGRAM
2nd EUROBIOTECH SCHOOL LECTURES
17th of October 2022
8:00-8:30 Opening Ceremony
SENIOR RESEARCHER’S SESSION
8:30-9:30 Prof.Dr. Munis Dundar, EBTNA
Applications of Biotechnology in Medicine. Covid-19 Vaccines.
9:30-10:30 Prof. Dr. Robert Marks, EBTNA
Cementing diagnostic ideation with start-up spin offs.
10:30-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45- 11:45 Prof.Dr. Shani Stern, Haifa University, Israel
Using patient derived neurons to study neurodegenerative diseases.
YOUNG RESEARCHER’S SESSION
11:45-12:05 Idan Rosh, University of Haifa, Israel
Reduced synaptic activity and hypoexitability of dopaminergic neurons derived from Parkinson’s disease patients with GBA1 mutations.
12:05-12:25 Utkarsh Tripathi, University of Haifa, Israel
Using information theory to distinguish effects of VPA and lithium in bipolar disorder human derived neurons.
12:25-12:45 Gabriele Bonetti, MAGI Group, Italy
Molecular pathways involved in primary lymphedema.
12:45-13:05 Kevin Donato, MAGI Group, Italy
Translational research for the identification of therapeutic targets in the field of anorexia nervosa.
13:05-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-14:20 Kristjana Dhuli
Study of the effects of natural molecules in vitro and at the bioinformatic level.
14:20-14:40 Maria Chiara Medori
MAGI Balkans, a laboratory for the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases.
15:00-18:00 Lab Training at MAGI Srl Labs, Tirana
PROGRAM
2nd EUROBIOTECH SCHOOL LECTURES
18th of October 2022
SENIOR RESEARCHER’S SESSION
8:30-9:30 Prof. Dr. Michele Samaja, MAGI, Italy
Omics approaches to the study of physiological and pathological hypoxia.
9:30-10:30 Prof.Dr. Luca Valentini, University of Perugia, Italy
3D printing ancient biopolymer and nanomaterials for ideal biological scaffold to provide structural support and the ability to change as the functional requirements of the target tissue change.
10:30-10:45 Coffee Break
YOUNG RESEARCHER’S SESSION
10:45-11:15 Abraham Abey Paul, Ben Gurion of Negev University, Israel
3D bioprinting hydrogel inks for biotechnological applications.
11:15-11:45 Calin Trif, Ben Gurion of Negev University, Israel
Toxicity monitoring in water using whole cell bioreporters .
11:45-12:15 Frans Kokojka, Ben Gurion of Negev University, Israel
Capture flow immunoassay for monitoring anti-drug antibody in patients suffering from acute intestinal inflammation.
12:15-12:45 Fu Yu, Ben Gurion of Negev University, Israel
Fiber-optic genosensors in monitoring Covid-19 in sewage.
12:45-13:15 Kathelina Kristollari, Ben Gurion of Negev University, Israel
Lateral flow immunosensor for monitoring acute kidney toxicity.
13:15-14:15 Lunch Break
15:00-18:00 Lab Training at MAGI Srl Labs, Tirana
PROGRAM OF LABORATORY TRAINING
DAYS 1-2 (17-18th October 2022, afternoon hours)
MAGI- Laboratories in Tirana
Genetic tests for low- and middle-income countries: a practical course
Day 1 (4hours)
Group A (5 students)
Group B (5 students)
Day 2 (4 hours)
Group A (5 students)
Group B (5 students)
PROGRAM
Working Instructions (IL)
- IL 7.5.1_01 Extraction of DNA from blood Mini Kit
- IL 7.5.1_04 Gel electrophoresis
- IL 7.5.1_05 PCR amplification of DNA
Forms
- Mod 7.5.1-02 Informed consent
- Mod 7.5.1-04 PCR amplification worksheet
- Mod 7.5.1-06 Report
- Mod 7.5.1-13 Clinical record of patient
Protocols
PROTOCOL 1: HYPERTENSION-INDUCED NEPHROPATHY (Associated gene ACE)
PROTOCOL 2: LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (Associated gene MCM6)
PROTOCOL 3: SPINAL MUSCLE ATROPHY (Associated gene SMN1)
References:
1) Precone V., Dundar M., Beccari T, Turanli ET., Cecchin S., Marceddu G., Manara E., Bertelli M.; Quality assurance of genetic laboratories and the EBTNA practice certification, a simple standardization assurance system for a laboratory network; The EuroBiotech Journal 2017, 4, 215–258;
2) Maltese PE, Poplavskaia E, Malyutkina I, Sirocco F, Bonizzato A, Capodicasa N, Nicoulina SY, Salmina A, Aksutina N, Dundar M, Beccari T, Cecchin S, Bertelli M. Genetic tests for low- and middle-income countries: a literature review. GenetMol Res. 2017 Feb 8; 16(1).
EuroBiotech School 2022
DAY 3
(19th of October 2022)
Environmental sampling and analysis at Bay of Vlora, Albania – Students and lecturers (organized trip)
Water samples will be analysed for:
Physico-chemical properties (will be measured in situ)
Trophic state (at Laboratories of Department of Biotechnology, University of Tirana, Albania)
Presence of pathogenic microbes (at Laboratories of Department of Biotechnology, University of Tirana, Albania)
Toxicity measured by in-field fiber optic biosensor (will be measured in situ)
Pesticides and/or other organic compounds (samples will be transeferred to University of Ioannina, analysed, and results will be discussed in a special session of the ICAB-2022 conference).
