Research Training

Research projects provide a mechanism to learn advanced morphologic, cell biological and neurochemical techniques that complement both diagnostic and basic neurosciences. The underlying theme of research training is that significant progress in clinical neuropathology is fostered by experimental work that is guided by sound diagnostic concepts and experience. Research training is tailored for each trainee. Typically, several diagnostic and experimental projects are undertaken concurrently under the immediate supervision of the Director and Program faculty. The basic research of the Neuropathology Program represent a wide spectrum of activities in neuroscience, including cellular and molecular neuro-oncology, the biological responses of glia in CNS degenerative diseases, the role of surface proteinases/pro teinase inhibitors in normal, reactive and neoplastic neural processes, and investigative MRI- neuropathologic correlations. The laboratories are well-equipped with state-of the art equipment and instrumentation. There is a strong emphasis on advanced morphologic techniques in conjunction with the use of molecular probes and advanced computer-assisted image processing. The trainee may elect to undertake more intensive research training commensurate with development as an independent investigator in academic neuropathology.

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