Specialize in the study of extracellular vesicles, a key area in the research of diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases, and transplant rejection.

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Gain knowledge and apply the latest advances in extracellular vesicles, their impact on diseases, and their use in basic and translational research.

Additionally, you will be able to contribute to scientific projects with specialized knowledge in this emerging field.

What it prepares you for

This online course compiles various disciplines and technologies related to extracellular vesicles, with the best Spanish experts, serving as a specialization and training guide for undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral students, as well as professionals interested in this field.

For this edition, we have focused on strengthening technical aspects and enhancing the learning experience with explanatory videos covering various techniques and protocols for the isolation and characterization of EVs. The course content is extensive, covering fundamental concepts and the crucial role of EVs in both physiological and pathological processes, including metabolic disorders, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, immune system disorders, and cancer.

Topics related to mesenchymal stem cells are also addressed, as well as specific approaches for the use of EVs in therapies and their interaction with microorganisms. The course covers everything from basic purification and biogenesis processes of EVs to their role as biomarkers and their therapeutic implications in various medical conditions.

Who is the target audience?

Ideal for students of:

It is also open to professionals in health sciences, such as:

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Data of interest

Title

Specialization Course in Extracellular Vesicles

This degree will be awarded by the Francisco de Vitoria University.
Duration

March 2025 – June 2025

Modality

Online

Study Plan

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1. Conceptos Básicos y Metodología
Basic Concepts of EV Biology
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EV Biogenesis
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EV Isolation Techniques
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EV Quantification from Different Cellular Origins Using Flow Cytometry: Tips and Limitations
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Use of EVs in Liquid Biopsy
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CRD
MicroRNAs in EVs and Their Use in Liquid Biopsy
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2.Papel de las VEs en la Regulación de Procesos Biológicos y Patológicos
Impact of EVs on Metabolism
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Role of EVs in Maternal-Embryonic Communication
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EVs in Kidney Pathology: Biomarkers for Subclinical Damage and Omics Approaches
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EVs as Effectors and Biomarkers in Atherosclerosis
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EVs in Autoimmune Diseases: Biomarkers and Therapeutic Applications
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Role of EVs in Neurological Diseases
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EVs in Plant Communication
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EVs in the Formation of the Pre-Metastatic Niche
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Importance of EVs in Immune Response Against Tumors
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Impact of Pre-Analytical Variables on EV Characterization from Biofluids
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3. Relevancia de las VEs de Microorganismos
Bacterial EVs: Biogenesis and Applications
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EVs and Viruses
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EVs from Parasites
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EVs from Helminths and Their Role in Pathological Processes and Cancer
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EVs in Infectious Diseases
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Role of EVs in Human Diseases Caused by Unicellular Parasites
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4. Uso de VEs en Terapia
Use of Mesenchymal Cell-Derived EVs and Their Large-Scale Production
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EVs as Tools for Therapy Development
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EVs in Tissue Engineering
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Use of EVs in Gene Therapy
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Use of EVs as Natural Nanoparticles in Therapy and Molecular Imaging
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5. Serie JO-EV: Videos de Protocolos de Análisis de EVs
EV Isolation from Milk via Ultracentrifugation and Fluorescent Labeling
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EV Isolation from Culture Supernatants via Ultracentrifugation
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EV Analysis Using Electron Microscopy
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EV Analysis via Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
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Exploring the EV World: Advanced Analysis with Nanosight Pro Using Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA)
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Bacterial EV Isolation
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Bacterial EV Isolation Protocols in Solid and Liquid Media
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RNA Isolation from EVs
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EV Analysis via Proteomics
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Application of EV Analysis Protocols Using EXOVIEW
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EV Analysis via SP-IRIS/EXOVIEW
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EV Analysis via Flow Cytometry
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EV Isolation via Flow Cytometry
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Production of MSC-Derived EVs in Hollow Fiber Bioreactors
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Collaborating Entities

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Faculty

María Yañez Mo

Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa

Marcel-la Franquesa Bartolome

Miguel Servet Researcher at Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP)

Francesc Borras Serres

Instituto de Investigación “Germans Trias i Pujol”, Badalona. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Mercedes Zubiaur

Cientifica en CSIC

Antonio Marcilla Diaz

Profesor Universidad de Valencia

Juan Manuel Falcon

Ikerbasque Research Professor, CIC bioGUNE, CIBERehd

Héctor Peinado

Group Leader, Laboratory of Microenvironment and Metastasis at CNIO

David Otaegui

Instituto de investigación Sanitaria Biodonostia

María Pardo

Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago/Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago (IDIS)

Carmen Fernández

Barcelona institute for global health – ISGlobal / Institut Germans Trias I Pujol – IGTP.

Javier Sotillo

Centro Nacional de Microbiología, Instituto de Salud Carlos III

Lydia Álvarez

Centro de Investigación Biomédica de La Rioja (CIBIR)

Mar Vales Gómez

Centro Nacional de Biotecnología. Madrid.

Rafael Prados González

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Hernando del Portillo

Barcelona institute for global health –isglobal/Institut germans trias I pujol – IGTP

Gloria Álvarez

IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz

Hortensia de la Fuente

Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital de la Princesa, Madrid

Miguel Angel Ramirez

INIA-CSIC, Madrid

Oscar Fornas

Unidad de Citometría de Flujo UPF-CRG, Barcelona

Carmen Campos Silva

Universidad Loyola Andalucía

María J. Vicent

Centro de Investigación Príncipe Felipe

Beatriz Salinas Rodríguez

Departamento de Bioingeniería, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Instituto de investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón. Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares

Joana Maria Ramis Morey

Universidad de las Islas Baleares (UIB). Instituto de Investigación en Salud de las Islas Baleares (IdISBa).

Gemma Chiva Blanch

Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC); e Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)

Postgraduate Price 24/25

Title of title

Specialization Course in Extracellular Vesicles

Full Price

200€

Full Price*

50€

*Discounted Price for UFV Alumni or GEIVEX Members

Full Price**

100€

**Reduced Price por Participants from Developing Countries

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When you are registered in the Candidate Portal, you will need to attach different documents in order to make the reservation.

2

Once admitted, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see fee schedule).

3

Once you have reserved your place, you will be able to self-enroll through the University Portal of the University within the period communicated via email by the Academic Coordination.

4

Finally, you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile, being able to opt for discounts of up to 50%. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

We recommend to see the complete guide for the admission process. You can find more details to take into account in multiple cases that can be very useful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Applicant Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Apply for registration in the candidate portal through
  2. postgrado@ufv.es.
  3. Upload the required documentation.
  4. Conduct the admission interview*.
  5. Reserve your place if you are admitted.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

Admission Application Form completed electronically.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
2 letters of recommendation*.
Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport.
A recent, passport-size, color photograph.
*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees.

If you have studied in Spain:

Certified copy of both sides of the university academic degree (in case the Bachelor’s degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) if you apply for access to any of the following master’s degree programs:
University Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology
If you are a graduate from a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

Certified copy of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Master’s Degrees

Photocopy of the university degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 24/48 hours.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once the decision of the admissions committee is known, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee **.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The 15-day deadline may be reduced if the application for admission is made within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to self-enroll you will need to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.

If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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