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Tuition fee
500 EUR / full
500 EUR / full
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Tuition fee
500 EUR / full
500 EUR / full
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Duration
4 days
Duration
4 days
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Campus location
Pisa, Italy
Campus location
Pisa, Italy

About

This Discovering Cell Biology: a Basic Course in Cell Culture Handling and Cell Viability Assays, Certificate from University of Pisa summer school is a full-immersion workshop on cell culture techniques for both adherent and suspension cell lines with particular emphasis on cell viability assays.

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Overview

In the workshop, schematic theoretical lectures will be given to introduce to the assay protocols and to plan the experimental part that will be hosted in cell biology laboratories.

Students, divided in small groups, will directly execute the experiments under the supervision of a teacher.

This summer school will be repeated in two sessions: 14-17 July 2025 and 21-24 July 2025. In both cases the registration deadline is 30 April 2025. 

The Summer School will be held on campus in Pisa, at Polo Nobili, via Alessandro Volta, 4.

Programme Structure

The aim of the Summer School is to introduce students to cell cultivation and basic assays for cell viability to be used in cell biology, pharmacology and toxicology fields. In particular, most assays will be carried out by means of flow cytometry, allowing the students to become familiar with this versatile technology.

Audience

Undergraduate and early graduated students in biological/pharmacological/veterinary discipline.

Postgraduate students and junior/senior researchers who intend to take their first steps in the field of manipulation and study of cell lines and/or flow cytometry.

This Summer School is not intended for researchers with consolidated experience in the manipulation of cell cultures and/or flow cytometry

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 4 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Pisa, Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission Requirements

Respected the target outlined in the Audience paragraph, this Summer School has no formal prerequisites. Students will be fully trained for all the activities they experience.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

  • The Summer School will be activated with at least 6 students
  • The maximum number of participants is set to 8 students
  • Applications may be closed ahead of the scheduled application deadline in case of early reaching of the maximum number of students eligible for the two sessions
Required Documents
  • Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
  • Enrolment Form
  • Curriculum Vitae

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    500 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 500 EUR for the full programme during 4 days.
  • EU/EEA

    500 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 500 EUR for the full programme during 4 days.
  • + 100 euro for didactic material

Living costs for Pisa

750 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

One scholarship, covering the amount of the tuition fee, will be assigned on the basis of the country income group, the motivation letter and in case of a tie to the youngest student among those who apply to the Summer School by 1 March 2025 and request the scholarship writing an email to Prof. Leonardo Rossi leonardo.rossi@unipi.it 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1 March 2025 is the early bird application deadline for those interested in applying for the available scholarship.

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