Alzheimer's Disease: Clinical Features and Pathogenic Mechanisms
The purpose of the course is to give doctoral students a broad knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, covering cellular mechanisms as well as clinical features and diagnosis. Experts in the field are invited to give the lectures securing communication of up-to-date knowledge about the disease. Students will also get the opportunity to obtain deeper knowledge on specific sub-topics during the planned group assignments. The second part will provide practical knowledge about brain development, brain anatomy and connectivity and AD and dementia neuropathologies.
The first week consists of lectures given by leading clinicians and basic research scientist. In parallel, group
assessments will be run directly connected to the topics of the lectures. The second week is aimed for practical microscopy exercises and demonstrations to obtain hands-on knowledge about brain development, brain anatomy, brain connectivity and AD and other dementia neuropathologies.
At the end of the course the students are expected to:
- Have acquired up-to-date knowledge of different aspects of Alzheimer's disease from clinical symptoms and diagnosis to molecular mechanisms and future therapeutic approaches
- Understand the neuroanatomical base of unique feature of human brain development: specific lamination, cellular elements and timing of developmental events
- Identify and understand the macroanatomical and microscopical structures of adult human brain and their interconnections
- Recognize, to discuss and to differentiate the pathomorphological hallmarks between the different neurodegenerative/dementia disorders
Course in Basic Neuroscience or corresponding knowledge