Neurobiology of Disease Course

This course is an integrated approach to neurological diseases, which includes background information as well the diagnosis, the treatment, and the biological mechanisms of the diseases under study. The topic for Fall 2026 is “New Developments in Dementia Prevention and Research.” This course will investigate the complex biological, clinical, and societal dimensions of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Through a series of lectures, speakers will explore the topics of genetic risk factors, microglia, autophagy, systemic inflammation, and anti-viral vaccinations as they relate to dementia onset and delayed progression. The course also adopts a clinical perspective by exploring advanced neuroimaging techniques, emerging therapeutic interventions, and community approaches to brain health education. The curriculum concludes with a focus on dementia prevention using evidence-based approaches, digital technologies for personalized support, and explores the impact of social networks and nutrition.

Lectures will be given by leading experts in the field from UTHealth Houston, Baylor College of Medicine, and Houston Methodist Research Institute.

This course is open to graduate students, medical students, residents and postdoctoral fellows.

Attendance

Tuesdays, September 1 through December 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School MSB 7.037
Virtual option available to students from the schools of Public Health, Nursing, Biomedical Informatics, Behavioral Health Sciences, Dentistry, and Public Health