Workshop
Neuroscience and Alzheimer
Author:
Michelangelo
Location
Online
Target Audience
Students interested in neuroscience, Alzheimer's disease, and prevention strategies; suitable for learners seeking to understand modifiable lifestyle risk factors and scientific research methods
Application Deadline
Description
This 6-week online pod offers an in-depth exploration of Alzheimer's disease with a focus on modifiable lifestyle factors that influence risk. Students will gain foundational neuroscience knowledge, learn about Alzheimer's pathology, and study lifestyle factors that may reduce disease risk. The course emphasizes scientific research skills including literature search, scientific writing, and peer review. Each student will select a topic related to Alzheimer's or a modifiable risk factor to develop a mock review paper and deliver a final presentation. The small group (2-6 students) format encourages discussion and mentorship under Joanna, a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at UC San Diego. Sessions occur weekly on various days and times (e.g., Tuesdays 8:30 pm EDT / 5:30 pm PDT) depending on cohort availability, from June 3 to August 13, 2025.
Reasons to participate
Understand Alzheimer's disease pathology and progression in detail.
Explore modifiable lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer's prevention.
Develop scientific research and writing skills including literature review, citation management, and peer review.
Engage in small-group learning with expert mentorship.