National Lecture Series

 

Genetic keys for the brain pathology of neurodegenerative diseases Jan 2019

Speaker: Ekaterina Rogaeva

Objectives

  • Gain knowledge of the genetics of FTLD and ALS
  • Gain knowledge of the genetics of early onset AD
  • Appreciate the contribution of APOE in late onset AD

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Vasculitis: Effects on the nervous system Oct 2018

Speaker: Christian Pagnoux

Objectives

  • Understand the pathogenesis of arteritis/vasculitis
  • Understand the information needed from neuropathologists to guide treatment

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Practical and not so practical biomarkers in diagnostic neuropathology Dec 2015

Speaker: Stephen Yip

Objectives

  • Evolution of diagnostic neuropathology from reliance on pure morphology to integrative diagnosis
  • Understand how recent discoveries of molecular biomarkers have altered practice of neuropathology in the diagnosis of brain tumours
  • Appreciate application of benefits and challenges of advanced diagnostic technologies.

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Genetics of Alzheimer’s disease: from research to clinic Oct 2012

Speaker: Ekaterina Rogaeva

Objectives

  • Contribution of APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2 genes to early-onset AD.
  • Contribution of APOE in late onset AD
  • Novel late onset AD genes

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An Expanding Role for ARX in normal and abnormal brain development Oct 2012

Speaker: Jeff Golden

Objectives

  • Basics of normal brain development
  • Understand the role or ARX in normal and abnormal brain development

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Dystroglycan Related Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Nov 2012

Speaker: Steven A. Moore

Objectives

  • Understand the clinical and pathological features of muscular dystrophy
  • Outline pathogenesis and genetics behind muscular dystrophy

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A Neuropathologic Approach to Cases of Suspected Child Abuse Feb 2013

Speaker: David A. Ramsay

Objectives

  • Outline an approach to autopsy in case of suspected child abuse
  • Recognize neuropathological findings that raise the possibility of child abuse.
  • Recognize uncertainties and controversies related to suspected child abuse cases.

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Clinical Brain Cancer Molecular Diagnostics in the Modern Era Aug 2013

Speaker: Stephen Yip

Diagnostic Approaches in Patients with Limb-Girdle and Congenital Muscular Dystrophies Nov 2012

Speaker: Steven A. Moore

Diffuse gliomas: clinical, pathologic, and molecular features Dec 2013

Speaker: Daniel J. Brat

Quality Management in Neuropath

Speaker: Mahmoud Khalifa

Molecular Diagnostics in Pediatric Brain Tumors

Speaker: Cynthia Hawkins

CJD in Canada

Intro to IHC

Advances in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Exploring the Changing Landscape of Genome-based Diagnostics Dec 2015

Speaker: Jim Stavropoulos