Neurodegenerative Disorders II - Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms

Third-cycle level | 1.5 credits (HEC) | Course code: H1F2630
HT 2024
Study period: 2024-11-11 - 2024-11-15
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The course is given in English
Application period: 2024-04-15 - 2024-05-06
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Course description

The course provides a deeper understanding of neurodegenerative disorders from a basic to a clinical perspective. It consist of a combination of lectures, lab demonstrations and group dicussions led by experts in the field. It covers cellular and molecular pathophysiological mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders and the mechanisms of current and/or possible future treatments. We will discuss similarities and differences between the different neurodegenerative diseases. The students will also be introduced to some powerful techniques that can be used for studying neurodegeneration, subcellular localization, and omics approaches. We will discuss advantages and drawbacks of important methods and models for studying mechanisms behind neurodegenerative disorders.  

Prerequisites and Selection

Prerequisite courses, or equivalent

The course is a continuation of the course Neurodegenerative Disorders I: Genes, Mechanisms and Clinical Aspects, but it can also be taken as a separate course, provided that the participant has basic knowledge about neurodegenerative disorders.

Selection

Selection will be based on:  
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s doctoral project (according to written motivation). 
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date). 

 

Course director

Sophia Schedin Weiss

Lars Tjernberg

Course syllabus

H1F2630

Department

Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society

Doctoral programme

Neuroscience

Type of course

**Other course

Keywords

Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative disorders, Neurons, Super-resolution microscopy, Pathophysiology, Treatment strategies

CONTACTSophia Schedin Weiss
46730462626
sophia.schedin.weiss@ki.se