LPhD105 Workshop course on the gut-brain axis and its implications

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Responsible DepartmentDepartment of Human Nutrition

Course Dates2013
 
Course AbstractObjective/topics of the course: To obtain an insight into the most recent scientific achievements in the understanding of how the gastrointestinal tract communicates with the brain about hunger, diet and appetite regulation. Implication for functional foods, drug development, and bariatric surgery
 
Course RegistrationTo course responsible Arne Astrup (ast@life.ku.dk)
 
Deadline for Registration2013
 
Credits2 (ECTS)
 
Level of CoursePhD course
 
Language of InstructionEnglish
 
Course Content
Objective/topics of the course: To obtain an insight into the most recent scientific achievements in the understanding of how the gastrointestinal tract communicates with the brain about hunger, diet and appetite regulation. Implication for functional foods, drug development, and bariatric surgery Course Work Load: 8 hours reading 8 hours abstracts and poster preparation 25 hours workshop course including poster/oral presentation Writing a 2 page review of a selected topic from the meeting with identification af a scientific controversy, gaps in current knowledge, and suggestions for research task to fill the gaps. The review report will be examined by scientist at the associate professor or professor level from LIFE/SUND (10 hours) A total of 50 hours (2 ECTS) Course desciption: Plenary presentations by leading experts, discussions, preparation of written report Special prerequisites: Basic knowledge in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition
 
Teaching and learning Methods
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Learning Outcome
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Course Material
Course material: Relevant material will be provided to course participants
 
Course Coordinator
Arne Astrup, ast@life.ku.dk, Department of Human Nutrition/Sekretariatet, Phone: 353-32476
 
Course Fee
7500 DKK to cover internat stay and meals
 
Course Costs
The course and course materials are provided free of charge
 
Type of Evaluation
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