LEARNING OUTCOMES
· To appreciate the differences and similarities between human and non-human primate brain anatomy
· To get acquainted with the Harvard–Oxford Atlas (HOA), basics of morphometric analytics
· To identify structures of human anatomy in the MRI
· To utilize tools for choosing cortical targets intended for brain stimulation treatments
· To apply the neuroanatomy knowledge earned in this course in personalized medicine utilizing neuroimaging tools
· To identify the main brain networks, namely cognitive, affective, and/or autonomic, affected in neurological and psychiatric disorders
· Elaborate upon an example of each brain network
Credits: 3
Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pantelis Lioumis
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
· Homologies between humans and nonhuman species;
· The Harvard–Oxford Atlas (HOA) comparative neuroanatomical framework in morphometric analysis, connectivity and multimodal neuroimaging;
· Aspects of brain anatomy in human clinical and comparative brain stimulation research contexts;
· Special topics will include neuroimaging in clinical assessment and diagnosis, and utilization of neural networks and connectomics for more precise brain stimulation
· Classical vs. current methods of understanding comparative brain anatomy
· Advantages and limitations of current imaging tools, tailored in the context of brain stimulation and TMS in particular.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
For the credits, the students are required to participate actively in the lectures, prepare small assignments, complete the project work, and participate in the hands-on demonstration. An exam at the end of the course will contribute 30% to the final grade.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course will be based on lectures by Prof. Nikos Makris (Harvard Medical School), Prof. emer. Risto Ilmoniemi, and Adj. Prof. Pantelis Lioumis. Prior to the lectures, students will read scientific articles and/or search literature on a specific topic. During the course, they will keep a learning diary. Towards the end of the course, they will choose a project work. At the end of the course, a hands-on demonstration of the importance on neuroanatomy in choosing targets for brain stimulation will be performed.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
The study material will be based on the lectures, the learning diaries each student is keeping, scientific articles suggested by lecturers or found by students and on book(s) depending on their availability.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course is intended for students of Master's Programme in Life Science Technologies and for PhD students who intend to study the human brain by means of neuroimaging and brain stimulation.
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : Autumn I 2024-2025