LABORATORY OF MEDICAL GENETICS AND FORENSIC BIOTECHNOLOGY

Module LABORATORIO DI BIOTECNOLOGIE FORENSI

Basic knowledge regarding the following topics:

-inspection and detection of genetic traces from any type of finding;

-techniques aimed at research and diagnosis of biological traces and fingerprints on forensic findings, also through the use of forensic lamps and UV lamps;

-generic and specific tests for the identification of traces of blood, saliva, hidden blood, washed blood, semen, sweat, vaginal secretions, urine, bone findings, teeth, hair formations and others;

- extraction of genomic DNA with magnetic resins, with silica resins and differential lysis;

-quantification of DNA through spectrophotometric and real-time methods;

-characterization of biological material through validated forensic analysis kits;

- STR microsatellite typing for human identification;

- analysis of messenger RNA (mRNA) for the certain identification of the nature of the biological trace;

Oral examination. Verification of learning can also be carried out electronically, should conditions require it.

The test consists of an interview in which n. 3 questions that concern at least n. 3 different program topics. The test allows you to verify: i) the level of basic knowledge of the key principles of forensic medicine; ii) the ability to apply this knowledge to resolve specific problems relating to sectors of forensic medicine (problem solving and independent judgement); iii) clarity of presentation; iv) the ownership of medical-scientific language.

The following parameters will be taken into account for the attribution of the final grade:

Score 29-30 cum laude: the student has an in-depth knowledge of the main notions of the program, is able to promptly and correctly integrate and critically analyze the situations presented, independently solving diagnostic problems even of high complexity; He has excellent communication skills and masters medical-scientific and anatomopathological language.

Score 26-28: the student has a good knowledge of the main notions of the program, is able to integrate and analyze the situations presented in a critical and linear way, is able to solve complex diagnostic problems quite autonomously and explains the topics clearly using a appropriate medical-scientific and anatomical-pathological language;

Score 22-25: the student has a fair knowledge of the main notions of the program, even if limited to the main topics; she manages to integrate and analyze the situations presented in a critical but not always linear way and exposes the topics quite clearly with a good command of language;

Score 18-21: the student has minimal knowledge of the main notions of the program, has a modest ability to integrate and critically analyze the situations presented and presents the topics in a sufficiently clear way although the language skills are poorly developed;

Exam not passed: the student does not have the minimum required knowledge of the main contents of the course. The ability to use specific language is very poor or non-existent and he is not able to apply the acquired knowledge independently.

-inspection and detection of genetic traces from any type of finding;

-techniques aimed at research and diagnosis of biological traces and fingerprints on forensic findings, also through the use of forensic lamps and UV lamps;

-generic and specific tests for the identification of traces of blood, saliva, hidden blood, washed blood, semen, sweat, vaginal secretions, urine, bone findings, teeth, hair formations and others;

- extraction of genomic DNA with magnetic resins, with silica resins and differential lysis;

-quantification of DNA through spectrophotometric and real-time methods;

-characterization of biological material through validated forensic analysis kits;

- STR microsatellite typing for human identification;

- analysis of messenger RNA (mRNA) for the certain identification of the nature of the biological trace;