About the summer school
Dates
14-18 August 2017
Course fee
€ 475
Discounts
10% - 25%
Application deadline
1 June 2017
Stress research: an interdisciplinary approach
Stress has a major impact on brain function. This effect is mediated by a host of neurochemical changes that act at time-scales ranging from milliseconds to years and spatial scales ranging from single molecules to large-scale neural networks. Its long-term consequences furthermore depend on a complex interplay between genes and environment that ultimately determines vulnerability or resilience for the development of psychopathology. Because of this exceptionally wide scope, research into stress inherently requires an interdisciplinary approach.
Integration of knowledge across multiple fields
The aim of this summer school is to gather together junior and senior scientists working at each of these levels to promote integration of knowledge, theory, and methodology across multiple fields. A series of high-profile speakers will address recent developments on the impact of stress on cognitive functions such as learning and memory, perception and decision-making, illustrate different methods and findings, and discuss how the molecular, cellular, and functional effects of stress may trigger or precipitate neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Course content
The summer school is targeted at national and international Master and PhD students, as well as postdocs (maximal number 100) who work on a related topic and wish to learn about the state-of-the art and cutting-edge developments in knowledge and skills related to research into stress. Novel technologies such as optogenetics, in vivo electrophysiology and functional brain imaging will be addressed. The programme will consist of lectures, workshops, and discussions in small groups. Students will receive a reader with a selection of literature.
Topics include
- Emotional memory and (re)consolidation
- Stress, sleep and memory
- Neuronal networks and stress-related neuromodulators
- Drug enhancement of fear extinction and treatment of stress-related disorders
- Childhood trauma, epigenetics, and vulnerability or resilience to stress-related disorders
Learning outcome
After this course you are able to:
- Understand different levels of analysis in research into effects of stress on brain function, ranging from molecules to behavior and from basic neuroscience to clinical practice.
- Have a basic understanding of the methodologies used at each of these levels.
- Integrate and critically evaluate research reported in literature.
Entry level
- Master
- PhD
- Postdoc
- Professional / senior scientist
For whom is this course designed
Master and PhD student, postdoc or clinical researcher in the fields of Medical and Life Sciences and Psychology.
Admission requirements
Participants need a basic knowledge of neurobiology and/or cognitive neuroscience, with an academic interest in stress research.
Admission documents
- Motivation letter
- Research abstract for poster session (tentative)
Dates
Monday 14 August - Friday 18 August 2017 (one week)
Course leaders
- Prof. Benno Roozendaal
Cognitive Neuroscience
Radboud University - Dr. Erno Hermans,
Assistant Professor
Cognitive Neuroscience
Radboud University
Course fee
€ 475
The course fee includes the registration fee, course materials, access to library and IT facilities, coffee/tea, lunch, and a number of social activities.
Discounts
€ 428 early bird - deadline 1 April 2017 (10%)
€ 404 partner + RU discount (15%)
€ 356 early bird + partner discount (25%)
Number of EC
2 ECTS
More information: radboudsummerschool@ru.nl
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