Neurodegenerative Disorders II - Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms
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
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).
The student should be able to:
- critically evaluate relevant cellular and molecular pathophysiological mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, and the mechanisms of current and/or possible future treatments
- discuss similarities and differences between the different neurodegenerative diseases
- discuss advantages and drawbacks of important methods, assays, and disease models for studying mechanisms behind neurodegenerative disorders
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.