Advances in oxygen and free radicals (university degree + 4 ECTS credits)

This course in advances in oxygen and free radicals offers an updated vision of knowledge in the field of physiology and pathology related to oxygen and free radicals. Explore the most recent scientific advances, providing an understanding of these issues. The course is characterized by its multidisciplinary approach. Key concepts, detection methods, oxidative damage mechanisms and antioxidant defense strategies will be addressed. In addition, the clinical and therapeutic implications of oxidative stress in different diseases will be analyzed. The course offers a unique opportunity to stay updated in a constantly evolving field of research. You will have expert teachers in the subject and access to updated resources.

- Understand the basic concepts of oxygen and free radicals in the context of physiology and pathology. - Explore free radical sources and production mechanisms in the body. - Analyze the role of oxidative stress in the development of diseases. - Identify evaluation techniques and biomarkers used in the measurement of oxidative stress. - Study endogenous and exogenous antioxidant strategies to counteract oxidative damage. - Analyze technological advances and antioxidant therapies in the treatment of diseases. - Promote the practical application of knowledge acquired in the field of research and clinical practice.

The professional outputs of this course in advances in oxygen and free radicals cover both the scope of research and the clinician. You can work in research laboratories, health centers, academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. In addition, you will be trained to contribute to the understanding and treatment of diseases related to oxidative stress.

This course in advances in oxygen and free radicals prepares you to understand and address in an integral way the physiological and pathological aspects related to free radicals. You will learn to evaluate and measure oxidative stress, as well as to design and apply antioxidant strategies in the prevention and treatment of diseases. You will be prepared to investigate and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this multidisciplinary field.

This course is especially aimed at doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chemicals, pharmacists, etc. Although it is a degree within the teachings of the university that does not enable the professional practice, so according to article 37.7 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28, which establishes the organization of university teachings and the procedure for assuring their quality for the degrees encompassed within the own teachings that do not require prior university degree for access to them, the purpose of them is The expansion and updating of knowledge, competencies and training or professional skills that contribute to a better job insertion of citizens and citizens without university degree, so it will be open to every person without health university degree of access that has an interest in carrying it out.

This training is not included in the scope of official regulated training (Infant Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Official Professional Training FP, Baccalaureate, University Degree, Official University Master and PhD). It is therefore a complementary and/or specialization training, aimed at acquiring certain skills, skills or aptitudes of a professional nature, being able to be barely as merit in workbags and/or opposition competitions, always within the complementary training section and/or continuous training being always essential to review the specific requirements of the public labor stock of the public labor stock market.