Aspects of Neurobiology

The course focuses on different aspects of neurobiology with emphasis on metabolism and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). The topics covered are: interactions between neurons and astrocytes in cell cultures and animal models of neurological disorders, like epilepsy and schizophrenia; influence of heavy metals on neurons; in vivo NMR spectroscopy of animals and humans; ex vivo NMR spectroscopy of cell extracts and extracts from different brain areas.

After completing the course the student should be able to understand the importance of metabolic studies, of using animal models of human disease. Furthermore, the student should understand glucose metabolism, the synthesis and degradation of amino acid neurotransmitters and the astrocyte – neuronal metabolic interaction for synthesis of glutamate and GABA

Seminars one hour every second week throughout the fall and spring semesters. Students may start to follow the seminars at any given time during the year. Contact Ursula Sonnewald for scedule. The course can be given in English.