INGLESE

English

Understanding the organization, and functions of nervous system, including cells and molecules involved. Understanding the cellular and molecular basis of the main human diseases affecting the CNS.

Basic texts:
-Principles of Neurobiology, Liqun Luo, 2016, Garland Science;
-Principle of Neural Sciences, Kandel ER et al., 2012, McGraw-Hill

The course is designed to describe the structural and functional basis of the organization of the Nervous System, as well as the pathogenetic mechanisms of its main diseases. The course will also describe the main experimental approaches to study neural alterations, including cellular and animal models. Finally, students will be introduced to the main recent advances that have challenged long-standing beliefs in the function of Nervous System and their implications in the mechanisms of diseases will be discussed.

Knowledge acquired with a Bachelor degree in Biotechnology or in Biology, or equivalent academic degrees.

Frontal lessons.Moreover, lectures will be also given by invited speakers on selective topics.PowerPoint presentations by students on selective topics.

Students will be assessed through a combination of oral examination and coursework (i.e. presentation of articles, bibliographic search activity, active interactions with lecturers)

Supplementary material will be provided during the course by lecturer and invited speakers. The Professor will receive students during the office hours indicated or on request submitted via e-mail

-Gross anatomy of NS
- The cells of NS
- Neurotrophic factors
Neurotransmitters
- Stem cells and their potential in regenerative medicine
- Neural plasticity, learning and memory
- Mechanisms of diseases (neurodegeneration, autoimmune diseases, gliomas, depression and schizophrenia)