Programme Highlights:

Lectures by Distinguished Neuroscientists

    • Anatomy of limbic structures in humans and rats
    • Neuron types, connections, and computational models
    • Neurotransmitters, plasticity, and neurogenesis
    • Pathophysiology and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, addiction, and PTSD

Hands-On Laboratory Training

      • Primary neuronal cultures and computational model development
      • Human and rat brain anatomy exploration
      • In vivo behavioral experimentation with rodent models
      • Patient case presentations

The location:

University of Ioannina

Transforming Healthcare Since 1977

Epirus

A Region of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty

Learning Outcomes:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and function of limbic structures
  • Skills in basic experimental techniques: cell cultures and behavioral tests
  • Understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of major disorders

Join Us

Gain a profound understanding of the limbic system and hands-on experience in cutting-edge neuroscience research. Apply now and be part of this transformative educational journey in Ioannina, Greece.

Detailed Schedule:

26 September:

Morning Lectures:

      • Anatomy of the limbic structures
      • Neuron types and their dendritic fields
      • Connections of the limbic structures
      • Neurotransmitters in the limbic system
      • Plasticity and neurogenesis

Afternoon Labs:

        • Primary neuronal cultures
        • Hands-on human and rat brain anatomy

27 September:

Morning Lectures:

  • Computational models and neurotransmitters
  •  Alzheimer's disease: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment
  •  Differential diagnosis of dementia types
  •  Animal models and primary cultures of Alzheimer's

Afternoon Labs:

  • In vivo behavioral experimentation
  • Patient case presentations

28 September:

Morning Lectures:

  • Addiction: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment
  • OCD: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment
  • PTSD: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment
  • Animal models of stress

Afternoon Labs:

  • In vivo behavioral experimentation
  • Patient case presentations

Plenary Speakers:

Menno P. Witter

Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience, Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU

Panagiota Poirazi

Neuroscientist, Research Director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, FORTH

Educators:

Konstantinos Tsamis

Assistant Professor of Physiology, Neurologist, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina

Spyridon Konitsiotis

Professor of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina

Petros Skapinakis

Professor of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina

Chrysanthi Bekiari

Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Histology & Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Michaela Filiou

Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biological Applications & Technology, University of Ioannina & Biomedical Research Institute, FORTH

Dimitrios Mytilinaios

Forensic Pathologist and Anatomist, Content Manager, Kenhub GmbH, Leipzig

Stefanos Mpellos

Postdoctoral Researcher in Physiology, Psychiatrist, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina

Markus Nussbaumer

Research Technician, Department of Biological Applications & Technology, University of Ioannina & Biomedical Research Institute, FORTH

Tora Bonnevie

MD PhD, Researcher in the K.G. Jebsen Centre for Alzheimer’s Disease at NTNU

Participation fee

  • €75 for participation in the theoretical part of the seminar (Lectures)

  • €250 for participation in the theoretical and practical part of the seminar (Lectures and
    Workshops)

Application Process:

To apply for the Ioannina Summer School on “The Limbic Structures of the Brain – From Bench to Bedside,” please follow the steps below and send your application via email to ktsamis@uoi.gr

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  1. Title (Mr., Ms., Dr., etc.)
  2. First Name
  3. Surname
  4. Father’s Name
  5. Date of Birth
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  7. Passport Number
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  11. Field of Studies

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  1. Prepare your application with all the required information listed above.
  2. Attach your CV in PDF format to the email.
  3. Send your email with the subject line “Application for University of Ioannina Limbic Summer School” to ktsamis@uoi.gr

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