A Bioinorganic Approach to Neurodegenerative Diseases

Completing the course “A Bioinorganic Approach to Neurodegenerative Diseases” the student will know the main biomolecular mechanisms involved with neurodegenerative diseases and the role that metal ions have in these diseases: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson and Prion diseases. Possible therapeutical strategies to tackle those diseases will be defined. The student will get to know the most recent literature on this field and the current experimental research strategies applied to study the biomolecular mechanisms of these diseases.

UNITS

1. Mechanisms of protein misfolding and neurodegenerative diseases;
2. Metal ions in neurodegenerative diseases;
3. Metalloproteases and regulation of their activity;
4. Experimental approaches to investigate the bioinorganic aspects of neurodegenerative diseases.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures and lab description

Assessment methods, criteria and period
Written exam at the end of the course

• The student must have a good chemistry and/or biochemistry base.
• The study levels this course is available for Doctoral students.
• Required: English.

Study Level: PhD

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please, keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website.
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact eunice@go.uop.gr
• IPV students: for questions about enrolment and recognition, please contact rafaela.silva@sc.ipv.pt
• UNICT students: for questions about enrolment and recognition, please contact eunice@unict.it