This course provides an overview of the molecular basis of neurodegeneration and the development of treatment strategies to combat neurodegenerative disorders. The program will focus on several disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Fragile X, Spinocerebellar ataxia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. There are many parallels between different neurodegenerative disorders and the course will examine the common themes across neurodegenerative processes. Participants will gain an insight into the current understanding of both rare and common neurological disorders, the strengths and weaknesses of experimental approaches and evidence, and how this knowledge can be applied to develop therapies.

The program is aimed at individuals working in neurodegenerative research, neurogenetics, or translational neuroscience, including clinician scientists, veterinary scientists, Ph.D. students, and postdoctoral researchers, as well as researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.