An in-depth study of the microanatomy and fine structure of human tissues, specifically designed for graduate students through special laboratories, lectures, and seminars. Advanced techniques of tissue preparation, staining, histochemistry, and immune localization. The gross and fine structure of the nervous system is correlated with function at each level of the spinal cord and brain. Lectures are supplemented in the laboratory by the study of microscopic sections and gross sections of the spinal cord, brain stem and whole brain. A lecture course designed to present the salient features of normal human development so that students will have a basis for comprehending normal adult anatomic relations and variations, and a basis for interpreting congenital pathologic conditions.
Students carry out a guided comprehensive review of the literature on a current research topic.
The topic is selected by agreement of the student and faculty member. Through the development of individual research projects, students will study SEM and TEM operations, sample preparation, and darkroom procedures. An introduction to research in cellular biology and neurobiology. This course is arranged in consultation with an individual faculty member. A guided comprehensive review of the literature on a current research topic.