This course covers the concepts of:

• Mechanisms of axonal transport, neuronal cytoskeleton, neurite outgrowth, extracellular matrix, neurotrophic factors
• Mechanisms of synaptic transmission, vesicles, Snare’s, structure, synthesis and inactivation of neurotransmitters, neurotransmitterreceptors, signal transduction pathways; Pre and post synaptic signal modification
• Specific features of non-neuronal cells astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia, Composition, synthesis and function of myelin, biochemistry and function of astrocytes and microglia; Pathobiochemistry of Alzheimer disease, prion diseases, leukodystrophies, polyglutamin diseases and multiple sclerosis

Neuroscience techniques are undergoing a rapid development. These developments open up new possibilities for investigating the brain as a network at various levels. We will introduce a range of advanced techniques which currently are being applied in neuroscience in particular to study brain networks. We aim at covering both the basics of the techniques and how they are applied to address specific research questions.

This course will provide up-to-date insights into the neurobiological basis of language. The course will be given by internationally leading researchers in the field. Students will learn how state-of-the-art methods and approaches are currently being applied, and what are the next big questions for the field.