Synapse Course
This Synapse Course equips biological science professionals with practical skills to design LTP experiments, master hippocampal electrophysiology techniques like fEPSP and patch clamp, analyse synaptic plasticity data effectively, troubleshoot recordings, and link molecular synaptic changes to broader circuit functions and memory models. Participants gain hands-on expertise in slice preparations, pharmacology integration, imaging, rigorous data analysis, and experimental troubleshooting for reliable results in neuroscience research.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Synapse Course provides a practical guide to hippocampal synaptic transmission and plasticity, covering membrane potentials, vesicle release, AMPA/NMDA receptors, and signalling cascades. Learners master designing LTP experiments, selecting slice preparations, performing field and patch-clamp recordings, integrating pharmacology and imaging, conducting rigorous data analysis, troubleshooting issues, and relating synaptic changes to circuit function and memory models.
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Develop skills
- Design LTP experiments with robust CA1 protocols in practical workflows.
- Master hippocampal electrophysiology including fEPSP, patch clamp, and stimulation.
- Analyze synaptic data quickly by normalizing, plotting, and applying statistics.
- Troubleshoot slice recordings by detecting artifacts and fixing instability.
- Connect synaptic plasticity to memory through molecular and circuit functions.
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