Hrvatsko vijeće za mozak - Šalata 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Application of neural stem cells and mouse models in neuroscience

Application of neural stem cells and mouse models in neuroscience

Practical course and workshop
02. October – 05. October 2013

Supported by:

  • The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
  • Central European Initiative

Local organizer and Workshop coordinator:

  • Prof. Dinko Mitrečić, MD, PhD / Laboratory for Stem Cells / Croatian Brain Council
T he main goal of the workshop is to cover a broad spectrum ranging from isolation of stem cells, their transplantation to analyses. The workshop will cover theoretical and practical elements of:

  • Regenerative potential of neural stem cells
  • Mouse models for stroke, neural lesion and neurodegenerative diseases
  • Transplantation of stem cells using stereotaxy
  • Microscopy in neuroscience
  • Bioluminescence in neuroscience

 

Program:

Lectures and seminars:

  • Dinko Mitrečić, Laboratory for stem cells, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
    Application of stem cells in brain diseases: current concepts and perspectives
  • Željka Krsnik, Neurobiology Department, School of Medicine, Yale University, USA
    Development of the human cerebral cortex
  • Emanuele Buratti, Molecular Pathology Group, ICGEB, Trieste, Italy
    From cellular to animal models of TAR DNA Binding Protein 43 (TDP-43) aggregation
  • Darko Bosnakovski, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Goce Delcev, Stip, FYR Macedonia
    Understanding the molecular mechanism of neuromuscular diseases using gene inducible system-in vitro and in vivo models for FSHD
  • Charles Nicaise, Department of Pathology, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
    Cervical spinal cord injuries: clinically-relevant animal models and experimental therapies targeting glutamate excitotoxicity
Half-day practical hands-on sessions

  • Regenerative potential of neural stem cells (stem cell cultures)
  • Mouse models for stroke (middle carotid artery occlusion model)
  • Transplantation of stem cells using stereotaxy (stereotaxy surgical session)
  • Microscopy in neuroscience (confocal/electron microscope session)
Poster session and round tables
Special seminar on bioluminescence with hands on session supported by Perkin Elmer
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