The parkinson project

1. Foundations of Neurogenetics

• Topics Covered:
  • Basics of genetics and molecular biology
  • Fundamentals of neurobiology and neuroscience
  • Introduction to neurogenetics: genetic mutations, inheritance patterns, and genetic diversity in neurological conditions
  • Overview of neurogenetic disorders, with case studies in Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and Parkinson’s Diseases

• Topics Covered:
  • Genetic risk factors and known mutations in Parkinson’s Disease (e.g., LRRK2, SNCA, GBA)
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in neurodegeneration
  • The role of genetic testing in Parkinson’s Disease research and diagnosis
  • Ethical considerations in genetic testing for Parkinson’s Disease

• Topics Covered:
  • Laboratory techniques in genetic research: PCR, DNA sequencing, CRISPR gene editing
  • Bioinformatics tools for neurogenetic research: genomic databases, sequence alignment, and variant analysis
  • Data interpretation and critical analysis of genetic research papers
  • Workshop: Designing a genetic study for neurogenetic research