Molecular Neurodegeneration for PhD students

Course Leader

Sara Lopes van den Broek / Dag Sehlin

Department

Public Health and Caring Sciences

Weeks

20 February - 12 March 2026

Location

Rudbeck laboratory

Duration

3 weeks (2-3 whole days per week)

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

Content

Lectures, seminars and presentation of research project

Instructions

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

Examination

Written assignment of group work (grant application), presence at lectures, active participation in seminars, presentation of research project

Literature

Relevant scientific articles according to instructions

Teachers

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

Contact

Sara Lopes van den Broek
sara.lopesvandenbroek@uu.se

Dag Sehlin
dag.sehlin@uu.se