Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding the new technologies used in prevention and therapy of some neurological diseases
Prerequisites
Anyone
Course unit content
Prevention of ischemic stroke. Strategies for prevention of neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, lateral amyotrophic sclerosis);
New therapies and stem cells in Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Human stem cells for CNS repair. R. Zietlow, E.L. Lane, S.B. Dunnet, A.E. Rosser. Cell Tissue Res (2008), 331: 301-322.
Stem cells and neurological diseases. D.C. Hess and C.V. Borlongan. Cell Prolif. (2008), 41 (Suppl.1), 94-114.
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written multiple-choice test (on Elly with Teams if the pandemic restrictions persist);
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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