Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
Describe the mechanisms underlying different brain disorders.
Describe those genetic, environmental and neural factors affecting central nervous system involvement in psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Explain the common mechanisms and shared comorbidity underlying traits associated with these disorders
Describe the most relevant clinical phenotypes and current treatment approaches
Describe relevant animal translational models of the traits underlying brain disorders
Indicative Module Content:
Topics include both neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders as varied as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and psychopathy. Each disorder will highlight the current knowledge of genomic, neural and somatic mechanisms. Where appropriate, translational approaches will also be introduced.