Mitochondria in Immunity and Neurodegeneration
Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences at University of Copenhagen
This course is free of charge for PhD students at Danish universities (except Copenhagen Business School), and for PhD Students from NorDoc member faculties. All other participants must pay the course fee.
Anyone can apply for the course, but if you are not a PhD student at a Danish university, you will be placed on the waiting list until enrollment deadline. This also applies to PhD students from NorDoc member faculties. After the enrollment deadline, available seats will be allocated to applicants on the waiting list.
Please note that ALL PARTICIPANT on this course need to submit an abstract to momed@bric.ku.dk upon registration. The email to MoMeD should clearly state the course title
Learning objectives
A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:
1.Understand Mitochondrial Basics: Grasp the fundamental aspects of mitochondrial structure, function, and biogenesis
2.Explore Mitochondrial Dynamics: Learn about the processes of mitochondrial fission, fusion, and quality control mechanisms.
3.Investigate Mitochondria in Disease: Analyze the role of mitochondria in aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and other pathologies.
4.Apply Experimental Techniques: Master advanced techniques for studying mitochondrial function, including high-resolution imaging, mtDNA analysis, and metabolic assays.
5.Engage in Scientific Communication and Discussions: Participate in discussions and case studies to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mitochondrial research.
Content
The course is a comprehensive 5-day program designed for PhD students to gain an in-depth understanding of mitochondrial biology and its impact in maintaining immune and neuronal homeostasis. The course covers fundamental concepts, advanced research techniques, and the latest scientific discoveries related to mitochondria in the field. Participants will engage in lectures and interactive sessions led by renowned experts, exploring topics such as mitochondrial dynamics, biogenesis, and their roles in diseases. Moreover, students will have the chance to share their research through a poster session that will culminate in an interactive debate aiming to solve their own experimental issues. This course aims to equip students with theoretical knowledge on mitochondrial biology, essential for their research careers, fostering critical thinking and providing valuable networking opportunities.
Participants
PhD students from relevant fields
Relevance to graduate programmes
The course is relevant to PhD students from the following graduate programmes at the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences, UCPH:
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Neuroscience
Basic Metabolic Research
Language
English
Form
Lectures, group work, discussions, poster presentations, exercises,
Preparation before the course: poster & pitch preparation (approx. 2 days)
Course director
Professor Shohreh Issazadeh Navikas, BRIC,
Associate professor Eva Kummer, BRIC
Teachers
TBA
Dates
12.05.2025-16.05.2025 Preparation before the course: poster, abstract & pitch preparation (approx. 2 days workload)
Course location
Panum and BRIC
Registration
24 April 2025
Seats to PhD students from other Danish universities will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and according to the applicable rules.
Applications from other participants will be considered after the last day of enrolment.
Note: All applicants are asked to submit invoice details in case of no-show, late cancellation or obligation to pay the course fee (typically non-PhD students). If you are a PhD student, your participation in the course must be in agreement with your principal supervisor.