Neural Stem Cells - physiology and regenerative potential

General Objectives of the Course

The present course will help the students to understand that: 1- The nervous system is not immutable and new neurons are produced across the life span; 2- The role of neural stem cells in the physiology of the brain; 3- Potential use of neural stem cells in regenerative medicine; 4- Understand the principles and methodologies most used to stain neural stem cells in culture or in rodent brain slices; 5- Understand principles of confocal microscopy and its use for the study of neural stem cells; 6- Learn basic methodologies to quantify data in fluorescence microscopy images; 7- Understand the use of microscopy techniques in the study of functional living cells.

Admission Requirements

Graduation in biomedicine, pharmacy, biology, biochemistry or other related areas.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

E-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Final grading will be expressed as: “Approved” or “Failed”
The grade “Approved” will be subdivided as: “Excellent”, Very Good”, “Good”, “Fair

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The students should acquire the following competences: 1- identification of anatomic structures endowed with neural stem cells; 2- discuss the control of the neurogenic niche – proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells; 3- to interpret and discuss data from the bibliography about neural stem cells; 4- to understand basic processes sustaining protocols for immunofluorescence; 5- understand the function and application of confocal microscopy in the study of brain tissue; 6- to develop critical reading capacity of scientific literature and exposing contents.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Regulation n.º 339/2012, published in Official Gazette no. 152, 2. Grade, August 7th (Regulation of Creation and Operation of non-degree courses at the UC).

Study Programme

Neural Stem Cells - physiology and regenerative potential

Academic year
2013-2014

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 54 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 2.0


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