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Introduction to Neuroscience (II)

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18 sessions

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+22

About

This series will be in TWO PARTS. These sessions comprise the second part.

Each week, we will go over an interesting topic in neuroscience. After gaining a solid understanding of neuroscience concepts, these sessions will mainly focus on neuroscience disorders and cutting-edge research with practical impacts. Each session will have a fun interactive component :)

NOTE: it is RECOMMENDED for you to register for Introduction to Neuroscience (I), as being aware of foundational concepts will help your understanding of neurological disorders and research. However, if you cannot join the first part for whatever reason, don't be discouraged to join this series -- you'll still find the content accessible and engaging!

Tutored by

Mohan G 🇺🇸

Senior Tutor

Certified in 33 topics

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Hey! I'm Edith (this is my English name). I'm a junior at a high school in New York. I love playing the piano, reading YA novels, doing yoga and Pilates, and listening to Taylor Swift. Feel free to reach out with any question related to SSAT, math (pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, AP Calculus AB, and Multivariable Calculus) and especially PSYCHOLOGY! (I'm running an AP Psychology series right now) -- I'll try my best to help :)

Sessions

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

I understand that everyone has busy schedules, so the attendance policy for this session will be as flexible and respectful as possible without disrupting the learning environment. The only thing you HAVE to do is to let me know in advance if you will not be at a session.

SESSION 3

30

Oct

SESSION 3

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Thu 11:00 PM - Fri, 12:00 AM UTCOct 30, 11:00 PM - Oct 31, 12:00 AM UTC

Many common neurological disorders emerge in childhood. In this session, we will focus on two of the most common ones:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
SESSION 4

7

Nov

SESSION 4

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCNov 7, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

We will continue to explore common childhood neurological disorders.
We will talk about:
- Down syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
SESSION 5

14

Nov

SESSION 5

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCNov 14, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Other neurological disorders only become evident as one grows. We will begin an exploration of common general psychiatric disorders, focusing on the various classifications of anxiety disorders.
We will talk about:
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
SESSION 6

21

Nov

SESSION 6

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCNov 21, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

When talking about psychiatric disorder, we usually immediately think of mood disorders, the most common subset with wide-reaching effects.
We will talk about:
- What are mood disorders?
- Major depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia: a disorder of cognition
SESSION 7

28

Nov

SESSION 7

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCNov 28, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Addiction is a social phenomenon deeply impacting teenagers around the world. In this session, we will start to explore how common drugs work.
We will talk about:
- Mimics vs. imposters
- Opioids
- Treatments for opioid addiction
- Nicotine
- Treatments for nicotine addiction
SESSION 8

5

Dec

SESSION 8

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCDec 5, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

We will continue to explore the neurological workings of drugs.
We will talk about:
- Alcohol
- Treatments for alcohol addiction
- Marijuana
- Psychostimulants
- Treatments for psychostimulant addiction
- Designer drugs and club drugs
SESSION 9

12

Dec

SESSION 9

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCDec 12, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Pain and illness/injury have always been regular occurrences for humans. In this session, we will begin to explore neurological injuries.
We will talk about:
- Brain tumors
- Neurological trauma
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
SESSION 10

19

Dec

SESSION 10

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCDec 19, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

We will continue to learn about common neurological injuries.
We will talk about:
- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic pain
- Treatments for pain
- The body's pain control system
- Stroke
SESSION 11

26

Dec

SESSION 11

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCDec 26, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

When we talk about neurodegenerative diseases that especially affect elders, Alzheimer's disease is likely one that easily comes to mind.
We will talk about:
- What is Alzheimer's disease?
- Alzheimer's prevalence and impact
- Symptoms
- Diagnoses
- Causes and pathology
- Genetical roots
- Treatments
SESSION 12

2

Jan

SESSION 12

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCJan 2, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Besides Alzheimer's, there are other neurodegenerative diseases impacting individuals worldwide.
We will talk about:
- Parkinson's disease
- Symptoms
- Causes and pathology
- Research and treatments
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Symptoms
- Causes and pathology
- Research and treatments
- Huntington's disease
- Symptoms
- Causes and genetics
- Detection and treatments
SESSION 13

9

Jan

SESSION 13

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCJan 9, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Neuroscientists use various methods to conduct research.
We will talk about:
- Tools for anatomy
- Tools for physiology
- Tools for genetics
- How genetics impact neurological disorders
SESSION 14

16

Jan

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCJan 16, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

We will continue to explore neuroscientists' toolkits that best fit each branch of research.
We will talk about:
- Tools for behavior
- Tools for biochemistry
- Tools for human research
SESSION 15

23

Jan

SESSION 15

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCJan 23, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Eventually, the goal of all neuroscience research is to solve human problems. In this session, we will explore current fronts of neuroscience and technology that might provide breakthroughs in the near future.
We will talk about:
- Brain-machine interface
- Deep brain stimulation
- Transcranial stimulation: a psychoactive therapy
SESSION 16

30

Jan

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCJan 30, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

We will continue to explore technologies that will help individuals with neurological disorders.
We will talk about:
- New types of medicines
- Predictive neuroimaging and personalized medicine
- Cellular markers
- Cell transplant
- Gene replacement
SESSION 17

6

Feb

SESSION 17

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCFeb 6, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

Applying neuroscience concepts can have beneficial impacts on our society. In this session, we will explore some intersections between sociology and neuroscience.
We will focus on the concept of neurolaw and what it means in the social context.
SESSION 18

13

Feb

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Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCFeb 13, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

We will continue to explore potential applications of neuroscience in society.
We will talk about:
- Neuroeconomics
- How ethics will impact the future of neuroscience

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Oct 16 - Feb 13

18 weeks

60 mins

/ session

Next session on October 30, 2025

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