Workshop Series: Neuroimaging & Fluid Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease
SECTION 1: FLUID
Instructor: Dr. Myuri Ruthirakuhan
This module will focus on blood-based biomarkers which have established value in predicting and monitoring cognitive and functional decline in neurodegenerative diseases. This module includes three lecture components: 1) Overview of validated and promising blood-based biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, 2) Understanding the importance and differences in diagnostic, predictive, and monitoring biomarkers, and 3) Practicum: Design of a biomarker study.
Part of the Neuroimaging & Fluid Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease Workshop Series hosted by Sunnybrook Research Institute.
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Workshop Series Description
Biomarkers are increasingly being used to detect the presence and monitor the progression of neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases that cause dementia. Additionally, biomarkers play a significant role in the design of clinical trials by providing insight into treatment efficacy, target engagement, and enriching criteria for patient selection.
The aim of this course is to provide working knowledge about commonly used circulatory (bloodbased) and neuroimaging-based (MRI & PET) biomarkers for neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases. Through this course, students will gain an understanding of the range of biomarkers available and how they can be applied in a clinical-research setting to study pathology and the sequence of pathologic events. Students will also learn about emerging techniques that probe novel biomarkers and accelerate drug discovery. This gained knowledge will then be applied to design a biomarker-based study and write a scientific abstract.
Dates: Classes will be held every Tuesday 12:30-2:30 PM, January 10- March 14, 2023.
Target Audience: The course is targeted towards a graduate-level (MSc/Ph.D.) audience at the beginner or intermediate level. However, undergraduates, post-doctoral fellows, and research staff are welcome to join.
Cost: Free.
Format: Hybrid: in-person (M6 Sunnybrook Bayview Campus) or via zoom. Each class (lectures/practicums) will be 2 hours/week (20 hours total).
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