Molecular Neurodegeneration for PhD students, 3 hp


Course numberNN
Year2024
TypeSubjectcourse
TrackNeuroscience,
Max participants10
Application deadline2024-01-31
LanguageEn
Course leaderDag Sehlin
DepartmentPublic Health and Caring Sciences
Visiting addressRudbeck laboratory, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 20
Post addressDag Hammarskjölds väg 20, 75185 Uppsala
Dates19 February - 15 March 2024
LocationRudbeck laboratory
Course length4 weeks (2-3 whole days per week)
Course report 
Course plan 

 

Description

The course covers molecular and clinical aspects of neurodegenerative diseases, mainly focusing on central questions in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease research. The course will highlight important issues and central methods that are used within this research field.

Learning outcomes

Within the area of neurodegenerative diseases, describe and reflect upon:
• Clinical symptoms and available treatment
• Genetics
• Current research on pathological processes, including different research model systems
• Development of novel therapies and diagnostics

Contents

Lectures, seminars and presentation of research project

Instructions

Contact course leader (dag.sehlin@pubcare.uu.se) regarding questions or further instructions.

Examination

Reflective course diary (requires presence to lectures), active participation in seminars, presentation of research project

Literature

Relevant scientific articles according to instructions

Teaching staff

Clinical and preclinical researchers from different departments, mainly from the department of Public Health and Caring Sciences

More information

Dag Sehlin
dag.sehlin@pubcare.uu.se

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