Neuropathology

The EU course provides an introduction to the key issues surrounding the major diseases affecting the nervous system, whether neurological or psychiatric. These conditions are addressed from a multidisciplinary perspective, ranging from the molecular level to symptoms. This foundational knowledge of neuropathology will serve as a basis for the research areas covered later in the master’s program.

- Knowledge:

- Multidisciplinary knowledge of the fundamentals of the major nervous system disorders: neuropathies, epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s), schizophrenia, and mood disorders

-Understanding of pathological processes common to many diseases: channelopathies, neuroimmune interactions (autoimmunity, infection, inflammation), maladaptive plasticity

-An Overview of Functional Evaluation Techniques for the Nervous System, Research Models, and Their Limitations

Expertise:

 Be able to analyze experimental data, formulate hypotheses, and propose ways to test them

Be able to summarize and extract key information from a scientific article

To conduct a critical analysis of the transition fromin vitro toin vivo

Be able to make connections between neuropathology and other biological disciplines

Interpersonal Skills:

Take an active role in your learning and interact with teachers

Participate actively during the tutorials

Working in pairs

Be organized, work independently, and deliver consistent results

Adopt an integrated, multidisciplinary approach

Basic knowledge of cellular and molecular neurobiology