Neuroscience and Mental Health

Recommended Prerequisites

Before beginning the study of this curricular unit,  students should have acquired general knowledge about the molecular composition and function of cellular organelles, as well as the function of cells of the central and peripheral nervous system. Students should also have basic knowledge of cellular metabolism and remind the processes of inter-and intracellular signaling. At the same time, students should have basic notions of the anatomy of the nervous system and the general functions of the different brain areas

Teaching Methods

Lectures and seminars.

Learning Outcomes

The PhD course on ‘Neuroscience and Mental Health’ will focus on the latest research in the field of chronic neurodegenerative and mental health diseases and stroke, largely affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. Importantly, these pathologies are very common in the adult and aged portuguese community.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The course is intended to promote the understanding of molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms operating in these devastating diseases and their correlation with clinical outcomes and modifications. Furthermore, the course will cover novel detection methods and therapies that are under development or under clinical trials. Clinical, brain imaging and selective neuropathological aspects of these disorders will be discussed by experienced neurologists or psychiatrists

Head Lecturer(s)

Ana Cristina Carvalho Rego

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Participation during the course : 20.0%
Project: 25.0%
Presentation of scientific papers: 25.0%
Mini Tests: 30.0%

Bibliography

- Artigos de revisão e artigos originais sobre cada um dos temas lecionados / Reviews and original papers on each one of the lectured themes