Learning and Memory
Molecular Insights into Learning and Memory
Michael KIEBLER(Center for Brain Research, Div. Neuronal Cell Biology, Medical University of Vienna)
Learning and memory is a fascinating topic in modern neurosciences. Clearly, many distinct and interdisciplinary approaches have been taken to understand this important higher cognitive brain function. In my lecture, I would like to introduce the topic and relevant research questions. My aim is to outline basic concepts and general principals. Recent evidence has shown that learning and memory not only can be studied within individual nerve cells, but even at individual synapses, the contact sites between neurons. In my lecture, I would like to put a special emphasis on the underlying molecular mechanisms and try to outline important molecules that play important roles at the synapse while it undergoes morphological and functional reorganization. The lecture is designed to aim at students of all disciplines and levels.
Internet: http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/kieblerlab
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