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About ECN

Our mission is to provide a specialised, internationally competitive MSc degree in the area of Experimental and Clinical Neurosciences (ECN). The ECN programme is based on an interdisciplinary scientific network with emphasis on decoding the molecular, cellular and neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders. The following key research areas are of central importance: molecular and cellular neurobiology (neuroplasticity, neurogenetics, neuronal signaling), behavioural and molecular neuroendocrinology (emotions, social behaviour, stress, cognition), cognitive neuroscience, neurodegenerative disorders such as MS and Parkinson’s disease, human genetics and several more (see also Lectures and Courses for detailed lists of lectures and seminars).

Graduate studies take place in a supportive environment. Didactic concepts include the participation at interactive lectures, methods seminars, lab meetings and journal clubs in our work groups, training of slide presentations, use of a common text book which is provided to students (Neuroscience by D. Purves). Student learning groups are fostered and encouraged, as well as interactions between students at different stages of the curriculum and with students of M.Sc. Molecular Medicine, in order to improve social cohesion and information transfer. The graduate students acquire experimental skills according to the research profile of the selected participating research teams, qualifications with respect to experimental design and experimental procedures, statistical data analysis, as well as data presentations.

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