Non-coding RNAs in Health and Disease
The virtual component will be structured in 9 modules of activity (each module of 2 weeks) starting from mid-February (Feb 17th 2025) to July 4th 2025. Each module consists of 2 weeks of activities (6 online meetings - 2 lectures, 2 workshops, 2 student team presentations sessions- total 10 h/module) and it is dedicated to a particular ncRNAs subject. Each Professor will coordinate one module of activities. Provisional calendar: module 1- February 17-28th 2025 module 2- March 03-14th 2025 module 3- March 17-28th 2025 module 4- March 31st- April 11th 2025 Easter Break- April 12-27th 2025 module 5- April 28th- May 9th 2025 module 6- May 12th- May 23rd 2025 module 7- May 26th- June 6th 2025 module 8- June 9th- June 20th 2025 module 9- June 23rd- July 4th 2025 Online connection will be ensured by Zoom platform (common link), while all supporting materials, articles, presentations, evaluation forms will be grouped in Google Classroom. The virtual part of the BIP is closely related to the learning outcomes. The students will be able to improve their knowledge regarding the roles and functions of non-coding RNAs in different physiological or pathological conditions due to the generous number of hours allocated for lectures given by experts in the field. Skills such as critical thinking, comparative analysis, experimental design will be developed during the workshop hours, under the direct supervision of the experts. Analysis of scientific papers and selection of the critical aspects regarding ncRNAs will be ensured by workshops. Improvement of communication skills, as well as team work presentation in front of an audience will be gained during student presentation sessions. Constructive feedback from the professors will help in adjusting the quality of the visual and oral presentations. Interaction with colleagues from different CIVIS Universities will expand students’ multicultural and learning experiences.
Explore the most important roles of non-coding RNAs, originating from “the dark matter” of the genome, as crucial multipurpose regulators of cell fate both in physiological conditions and in disease.Students are required: - to hold a degree in Biology/ Biochemistry/Medicine / Biotechnology. - to be enrolled in a master or PhD program (related to molecular biology and omics fields of knowledge) in one of the participating CIVIS Universities - to present their diploma, transcript of records and CV for admission - to have English language proficiency, at least level B2
The physical mobility program has a balanced structure comprising of lectures, workshop activities, evaluation activities as well as direct interaction to the academic staff, trainers and industry representatives (applicative side of the course). This interconnected program will ensure the stated learning outcomes, improving students’ knowledge about ncRNAs in different research areas. Activities during the physical component totalize 30 hours (5 days x 6 h/day). Each day students will benefit of an invited speaker lecture, workshop activities, evaluation activities (written exam, group presentation, problem-based discussion), presentation from an industry representative.